1989 Jeep Cherokee oil pan gasket.

1989 JEEP CHEROKEE
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STHOMPSON130
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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?
Aug 24, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Can you even find a 1 piece?
Aug 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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STHOMPSON130
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yes i have a one piece
Aug 25, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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?
Aug 25, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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STHOMPSON130
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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.
Aug 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Aug 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM
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