Can some of the engine builders tell me what's the best silicone to use on the oil pan?
Name, and where to purchase it.
Thanks,
Justin

 

I asked this recently , and I believe I was told repeatedly that " the right stuff " is well the right stuff to use . Should be able to find it at local auto parts stores

 

 

Tem120 yea I heard the same thing but when I looked to getting it there was different "right stuff". I just wanted to make sure I get the right one.

Thanks banzai

 

i do a lot of work on toyotas and 2jz's and the toyota FIPG is some strong stuff... the black one.

 

I heard thats great to , but its alot easier to go to a random auto parts store and buy soem right stuff then it is to go to a toyota dealer .

 

Right stuff is good. Drys fast and seals great!

 

while we're on the subject howmuch should be used? should a thin bead be used? or a just as much gunk as can fit strategy LOL

 

i used the right stuff for imports but also read that hondabond is good

 

The Toyota sealant labeled Seal Packing Compound works great. Mainly I use Permatex Ultra Grey. It is the most reliable I have found. I have literally used it a thousand times in 10 years and never had leaking issues. Most important is to clean the surface well and remove all oil residue with brake clean or any other non-residue cleaner. I run a thin bead on the surface then lightly spread it with my finger. This helps to be sure there is an even coat over the entire surface and remove any excess.

 

Just use this ! Don't even bother with nothing else.

 

right stuff but get the gray one instead. right stuff imports. its approved by mazda. i use right stuff on all the cars i work on and have no problems.

 

Also very important is to let the sealant cure at least over night before putting oil in the pan. Letting it cure for 48 hours is even better.

 

the right stuff has like an hour cure time on it. ive had no issues putting it on, waiting an hour and then adding coolant or oil for that matter (depending on what i put it on)

 

Hondabond the world. I used hondabond on my entire build with not one single leak. All the seams are dry too, nothing has been seeping at all. It is a bit spendy, and you have to go into a Honda dealership but it works great.

I may try this right stuff when my tube of HB runs out. Looks like nice packaging.

 

I just used the grey mazda sealant. kinda smells like hondabond..... which to me smells like a garage full of cats.