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What is with this oil filter housing gasket?

Ok, I've changed this thing 3 times nowCompletely cleaned the old gasket, tried both with without permatex, properly torqued, after installation run a check with engine running at operating temp, no leaksAfter a week or so, it's leaking again like crazyONLY thing I can remember that's off is the fact that the original gasket was square so it fits flush against the block, all the newer gaskets are round, does this really make a difference? Somebody help plz, signed quot;bout to turn green and flip this dang truck overquot;

Answer:

Get a cut off of non-slip lino to fit under the cage (see if carpet shops have scraps) and then get a cheap rug or pet blankets to go on top of that she doesn't slip aroundDone!
Yes the shape of the gasket makes all the difference in the worldI've said it a million times, just use the same damn filter that came on the engine when it was newA fancy filter will not help! It just costs more and can cause issuesExample: My car came from the factory with a Goodwrench PF48That's what I buy and I've never had any issues!

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