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    Posted: 22 Jan. 2020 at 12:25pm
I removed the timing cover from my '46 CJ2a and in the process took off the front lip of the oil pan gasket.  My first thought was to cut a piece of cork gasket to fit the bottom of the timing cover and seal the seam with some sort of gasket sealant.  Is this sufficient or do I need to replace the oil pan gasket?  If so, what sort of gasket sealant do you recommend?   
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Replace the pan gasket, it’s only a few more bolts 👍🏿

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I like the high temp black RVT sealant. 
If the pan gasket wasn’t leaking, I would just build a gasket and use RVT. 
If the oil pan hasn’t been off in ages it’s a good idea to pull it and clean the sludge out of the bottom and clean the oil pickup screens, especially the inner screen.  
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Thanks for the info.  I bought the CJ as a project in pieces so I don't know if it leaked or not.  I'll drop the pan and replace the gasket just to be on the safe side.
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Good choice.

When you buy a timing kit it will come with the timing gears, timing chain, (if needed), timing cover gasket, & the front part of the oil pan gasket. The front part of the oil pan gasket may need a little trimming as the supplier does not know exactly where your oil pan gasket will tear, & they usually tear.

For the sealant in the corner where the oil pan, timing cover, & block meet, I use Permatex #2. Some folks like RTV. I do not, as it has a tendency to squeeze out too much if one is not careful. Then when it dries, the squeeze out often will flake off & plug up the oil pick up screen. I have seen this way too often. I am not a big fan of RTV. 

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We use a product called Curil T with great success as an additional barrier with the gasket.
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John,
Now would be a good time to clean the sludge out of the bottom of the pan and also check/clean the oil pickup float.
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The pan is out and soaking.  What is the best way to clean the pick-up?  
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Remove cotter pin and slide out of l shaped tube. Pry off cover and wash till clean. Take note as to the orientation of cover before you remove it. 
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