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Old 07-29-2006, 08:50 PM
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If the seal is installed correctly with a good sealer I think you will be OK,The pan compresses the seal into the groove. However I would make the engine builder aware of it with photos. Did the builder supply the block? Is the fracture fresh, does it look like it happened during shipping?
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