3.4l dohc 93 need help oil leaks/gaskets etc

[kaptnjack]

I am having my 93 vert, 3.4l DOHC tranny rebuilt tomorrow.

I want try and repair some oil leaks while its apart and have the approval and help of the tranny shop guys to do this.

I have a new GM rubber hybrid pan gasket and would like to ask for any tips or tricks to get it in right the first time.

Do I need rtv/silicone?
Where and how do I apply it?
What type sealant?
Can I get to the oil pump/dist gasket from the bottom while the cradle and tranny are out?

What else should I do to take advantage of this disassembled state?

[grandprixgtp_91]

well for the pan gasket, if it is a one piece you dont need to do anything if it s a 2 piece then you need to put a gob of rtv where the pieces connect.
as for the oil pump /distributor port you can do this from the top, it might be easier to do with the tranny out thought, but you cant do a proper repair without pulling the rear head off the engine. the cheap way to do it is to take out the retainer lift up the oil pump drive as much as possible then spray some brake cleaner in there to clean as much oil out as possible, then load it with rtv silicone and twist it move it up and down and keep loading it with rtv, then push it back down, but dont put the retainer back in yet , let it dry overnight and in the morrning reinstall the retainer. that should take care of your leak.

Jake

[kaptnjack]

thanks for the help