[JL8Jeff]

So the ZZ3 motor in my jet boat is leaking oil around the oil pan gasket where it meets the timing cover. It has a metal timing cover, not plastic like some of the ZZ4 motors have. There is no room to drop the pan in the boat so I need to pull the motor out to do it. I've been reading about people leaving the new gasket dry vs putting some sealant on the corners. I ordered the Fel-pro 1 piece gasket and I think the installation instructions say to leave it dry. Anybody have good or bad experience with or without sealant? I can't see any sign of there being sealant on the corners so it might be the original pan gasket from the factory.