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    Tire Plus - Total Car Care says: The leak looks like it's coming from the upper oil pan (I have two?) and he tried to get parts (a speciality pan gasket) but could not. I tried to tell him I was told by a dealer it's not a gasket, rather silicone, but he said nope.

    So, I take it to another shop.

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    Just some confirmation for you, it is only silicone. There is no gasket. I used Permatex Copper, but the regulary grey stuff would probably work fine.

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    Thanks Tolbert. Is it the same on both pans?

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    Nice bit of luck here. Turns out the only leak I had was at the aftermarket Oil Pressure Sending unit. I got the stock plug from Merlin at St. Charles, put it in and no more leak. WHEW!!!

    Merlin sent me a bag of five plugs and I only used one, so if anyone needs one of these, send me a PM with an address and I will snail mail it to ya, my treat. Gonna be a couple weeks though as I head out to Jamaica for vacation in a few days.

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