1989 Jeep Cherokee oil pan gasket.

Tiny
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Can I use a one piece gasket? The other option is a four piece gasket two rubber and two cork. I prefer the one piece perm a dry but the gasket connects to the timing cover, and I believe what I call the rear main oil seal. Am I right about the rear main seal? And can I use a one piece gasket as opposed to the four piece?
Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 6:22 PM

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Tiny
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Can you even find a 1 piece?
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Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
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Yes I have a one piece
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 3:08 PM
Tiny
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I would say yes then. I hate using cork gaskets because they always seem to leak. Is the one you have a rubber composit?
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 11:03 PM
Tiny
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Its actually made of permatex with what seems to be copper crush style material directly in the center one third the width of the gasket.
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 3:38 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like a good one. Just make sure that you pean the pan (bolt holes) and don't over tighten it.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 8:20 PM

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