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#81

General Discussion / Need Advice Please on a Persis...

Last post by paulsec - March 25, 2026, 07:48:34 PM

Need help please on a 69 Camaro SS with new rebuilt 350 engine that has oil leaks at the front and rear oil pan seals. Leaks at the bottom of the pan seals when the engine runs and after shutting off.

Round 1: New aftermarket Taiwan stock oil pan and stock gasket/seals (thick front seal) = leaks

Round 2: New aftermarket Taiwan stock oil pan and Fel-Pro one-piece oil pan gasket (thick front seal and longer ARP pan bolts) dry with Permatex Ultra Black sealant in the four seal corners = leaks

Round 3: New aftermarket Moroso stock oil pan (thicker steel, USA made) and Fel-Pro one-piece oil pan gasket (thick front seal and longer ARP pan bolts) dry with Permatex Ultra Black sealant on the inside and outside of the front and rear oil pan seals = leaks
 
PCV valve is good. Pan is flat. Pan holes are flat. All surfaces are clean. I'm out of ideas. What do you recommend next? Thanks for any input.

#82

Foreign Camaros / Re: Acquired a Peruvian 1968 C...

Last post by GMAD_Van Nuys - March 25, 2026, 06:43:15 PM

Here is some information on CRG about Camaros built at foreign assembly plants:

https://www.camaros.org/foreign.shtml

#83

Foreign Camaros / Acquired a Peruvian 1968 Camar...

Last post by RD4 - March 25, 2026, 05:48:16 PM

Hello CRG forum, around a few years ago I acquired a 1968 Camaro with a 350 small block engine and a four on the floor from Lima, Peru. The frame is in good shape, however lots of the rubber hoses and fluids have of course deteriorated over time; the last time this particular car was actively driven was probably around 25-30 years ago, though it does run. It has been imported to the United States for personal use, though I am having trouble finding people who would possibly have more information, as well as parts. The Chevy dealership nearby laughed at me! Lots of evidence of improvised repairs done over the years, as is often the case with LatAm cars in-general. If anyone has a certain specialty or more information on this pretty limited GM production, the factory itself or shops that specialize in Camaros on the East Coast please let me know!

#84

General Discussion / Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Cross Ram...

Last post by Stingr69 - March 25, 2026, 04:39:44 PM

None of that stuff is factory installed.  Fiberglass hood, pins, cowl plenum, headers, cross rams etc were never factory installed.  Cowl plenum and headers were shipped loose in trunk if ordered.  The rest were all sold over the parts counter.   

#85

Decoding/Numbers / Re: Powerglide decode

Last post by CantRepeat - March 25, 2026, 06:21:48 AM

No, that's the model year vs calendar year. https://www.camaros.org/geninfo.shtml#modelyear

The stamp must be T9M22D.

A close up of the stamping; it looks like an 8 tbh.

#86

Originality / Re: Oval floor plugs

Last post by x66 714 - March 24, 2026, 11:17:43 PM

Nice job Jim....Joe

#87

Originality / Re: Oval floor plugs

Last post by 169INDY - March 24, 2026, 10:29:45 PM

^^ My response should read So I resorted to Brite Zinc Plating as an acceptable alternative.

BEFORE & AFTER (*Photos)

#88

1968 - Orphans / Re: 68 Z N416543

Last post by bcmiller - March 24, 2026, 10:50:52 AM

124378N416543

3914678 block casting number, casting date D 10 8
V0415MO
3279 crankshaft
Heads look correct. B 28 8 and C 4 8
O stamped rocker arms

If the listing disappears
Posted in The First Gen Camaro Marketplace
Correy Willis Sr. 
Dothan, AL
Price is $8000.

Always put the contact information if you can in case the listing is deleted. Thanks

#89

Originality / Re: Oval floor plugs

Last post by rlw68 - March 24, 2026, 08:26:58 AM

I found it VERY difficult to find a source for a "Restoration" finish matching the Galv appearance, So I resorted to Brite Zone as an acceptable alternative. Also seen them both Stamped and unstamped w/ date

Yeah, I ran into the same problem trying to match that original galvanized look. I ended up using CRC Zinc‑It Instant Cold Galvanize on mine. It comes in a spray can, it's easy to use, and it's held up great. 

https://www.crcindustries.com/zinc-it-instant-cold-galvanize/

#90

1968 - Orphans / 68 Z N416543

Last post by David K - March 23, 2026, 07:52:10 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4362299970683639&set=pcb.3368395783310540