Oil Pan using RTV vs Gasket?
So my oil pan needs to be replaced. Rusted, busted and leaking oil. Plenty of how-to threads in searches.
But my question is, whats better? Using a gasket, RTV silicone, or both? Seems like the FSM says to use just RTV. But I read others saying the gasket is better at staving off leaks. Any opinions? Thanks in advance. |
use the OEM gasket... no headaches
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Originally Posted by lontar1
(Post 9001927)
use the oem gasket... No headaches
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My Oem gasket was RTV. Lol
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Different people will tell you different things. I have seen people use both with success. You decide what is better. I would put RTV on it.
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Went the old school way
FWIW,
I just recently did this job myself and I decided to go with the paper/cork (or whatever the heck it's made of) vs the RTV. RTV is great for the robot assemblers on the line but a bit of a pain for the DIY'er laying on his back on the garage floor. I used RTV when I did the water pump / timing chain tensioner because there was no other option. Came out fine. BUT - when I saw there was an aftermarket 1 piece gasket for the oil pan I decided to give it a try. Neater, simpler and no stupid tube of left over goo sitting in my toolbox. Cleaned everything up, torqued it down to spec (+2 more ft/lb taking into account gasket squish), RE-torqued 2 hours later (make sure you follow the pattern in the FSM) and so far ... perfect. I recommend replacing the washer behind the oil cooler while you are there. They leak don'tcha know. Easy job really. |
You still need to use RTV on a gasket...so, yeah. You might as well use RTV only and save money.
And since when does the lower pan have a gasket? I've never seen one. |
Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn
(Post 9002216)
You still need to use RTV on a gasket...so, yeah. You might as well use RTV only and save money.
Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn
(Post 9002216)
And since when does the lower pan have a gasket? I've never seen one.
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I used the included gasket then rtv on the corners for front & rear
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Originally Posted by Blassmasta
(Post 9002497)
Wrong.
Are you for real? Every sealing surface on a motor has a gasket of some kind. RTV or otherwise. +1 and +1 |
Originally Posted by Blassmasta
(Post 9002497)
Wrong.
Are you for real? Every sealing surface on a motor has a gasket of some kind. RTV or otherwise. |
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