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Old 05-20-2008, 06:20 AM
Alfisto Steve Alfisto Steve is offline
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Originally Posted by Rick1803 View Post
I have some questions about the plastic/rubber dowels at the rear main bearing cap. Is the special tool definitely required for installation or can it be done without the tool? Should I use any gasket sealant ("Permatex") on the dowel and in the dowel hole? Are there any other recommendations about these dowels?

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Rick
The new way to install cigarette seals in rear main cap to to make them with a tube of 71713687 or equal sealant. This is now also used to make pan gasket. Parts store should have aerosol can of special black pan gasket maker or caulking tube to use to make seals and pan gasket.

As for original dowel tube seals You don't use permatex you really need special tool and slippery oil to even get them installed.
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