- Remove the oil pan gasket from the gasket surface.
- Clean the parts in solvent. Remove all sludge and varnish.
- Check the gasket flanges for bending or damage.
- Inspect the rubber grommets and the parts on the valve rocker
arm cover for deterioration.
- Inspect the oil pan for rock damage or cracks.
- Inspect the oil pan drain plug threads for stripping.
- Inspect the oil pan oil deflector for lack of fit.
- Inspect the valve rocker arm cover gasket for damage. Replace
if necessary.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage. Replace if necessary.