oil pan gasket
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ok so i changed my leaky oil pan gasket the other week, i think i used to much and.or the wrong kind of sealant because it still leaks, So for those of you who have succesfully changed oil pan gaskets, what exactly did you do/use, etc? I HATE oil leaks!!
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When i removed/installed my oil pan, i actually didn't use a gasket, I used a bunch of the grey silicon sealant (or silicone?? don't know which it is.... whatver) Anyways, i haven't had any problems with it at all. I'm not saying this is the way to do it, but it worked for me.
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I had a leak with mine from the original gasket, I pulled the pan, removed the cork gasket and scuffed both mating surfaces with 500 grit sandpaper. I then cleaned it with de-greaser and put a 4mm bead of Permatex Ulta Gray and put it all back together with no factory gasket ... have not had a problem since.
You can get it at any local parts store;
http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouh....&item_no=82194
-Robert
You can get it at any local parts store;
http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouh....&item_no=82194
-Robert
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You shouldn't use gasket because the 10mm bolt is too short to tighten it enough. If it had RTV on the surface and you used gasket, it might have gaps between the old sealant and gasket. I used RTV Copper on the oil pan. Remember to go around the bolt holes and don't forget the engine mount bolts. Use liberal amounts and wipe off the excess. Tighten in sequence to get it evenly tight. You should not have a leak after that.
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I have done three pans all using the gasket. Never leaked a drop.
However, you need to check to make sure the pan is flat. As in you did not bend it on the removal. That might cause problems.
And you did torque it right? Only 10 ft lbs? I think that is for the those bolts.
However, you need to check to make sure the pan is flat. As in you did not bend it on the removal. That might cause problems.
And you did torque it right? Only 10 ft lbs? I think that is for the those bolts.
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The bolt torque specs are in the 96 In. LB range. I did not let the RTV tack, I just installed it once i had my bead. I let it dry 24 Hrs before i filled it, and started it. I don't like the factory cork gaskets at all ... the split very easily. I have never had any problems with the bolt length... even with the stock gasket.
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