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Old 12-15-07, 08:23 AM
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Unhappy Oil pan gasket

Any suggestions as to where I can order a new oil pna gasket from? I need to replace mine, did an oil change today, notice the sweating oil on the pan, so I know the gasket is going on it....
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Unless you're set on doing so, I wouldn't use a gasket. Dimple the sealing surface of the pan, and just use sealant.
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If you do a search, you will find that the preference is to repair the leak with no gasket. Most suggest using "Hondabond" or "The Right Stuff"
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Honestly man, if it's not dripping on the ground, you might want to hold off. An oil pan job with the motor in the car is *not* fun for those who havent done it before.....

Also, Adam C is giving you good advice. Along with an oil pan brace and moroso stud kit, that's the best way to stop the frequent oil pan leaking FDs experience in my opinion.....
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Check this thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...easier+oil+pan
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DO NOT USE A GASKET, use permatex's "the right stuff" and peen at least one of the mating surfaces. If you don't work on cars much, I would suggest taking it to a specialist mech.

If you do, this is also a great thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...he+right+stuff

I did this in an evening, but I do this kinda stuff for a living... It can be done by partially dropping the subframe, but you will still need a front end alignment.
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X-10 on the advice above. Also ford deisel silicone in a caulking tube is very good, its used to seal there truck motors that take a lot of abuse.
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^ Agreed on all points above. Use Permatex "The Right Stuff" (available at Autozone/Pepboys/etc...) ...

Also, just to reiterate what Rich said, get a Moroso stud kit. It makes it a LOT easier to make sure you got all the bolts in witout cross threading. You can get the stud kit from Summit (www.summitracing.com).

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Wow thx for all the reponses and help.. I guess Im not gona use a gasket then, since its better to it seems. I didnt know that. I'll definitely get stuff setup to do it. Thx.
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