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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: DesertEagle on June 02, 2010, 06:00:40 PM

Title: gasket sealant
Post by: DesertEagle on June 02, 2010, 06:00:40 PM

I've got a lower oil pan bolt broken off flush with the upper oil pan.  I'm not having any luck removing the bolt, so I'm going to postpone removing it until I can drive it to a friend.  In the mean time, I want to replace the lower pan gasket.  I imagine the best way to install the new gasket would be with a gasket sealant surrounding the broken bolt.  Any recommendation for this specific use?  Thanks!

Title: gasket sealant
Post by: DesktopDave on June 02, 2010, 06:50:26 PM

I'd use silicone gasket on the whole thing.  One missing bolt shouldn't matter much...how many M42s are running with three or four in the oil pan?

Title: gasket sealant
Post by: DesertEagle on June 02, 2010, 08:39:18 PM

Is this the stuff?  I should use this in addition to the gasket, right?

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81724-12PK-Multipurpose-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B001REZ81O (http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81724-12PK-Multipurpose-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B001REZ81O)

Thanks!

Title: I use this..............
Post by: RED IS 91 on June 03, 2010, 04:17:28 AM

http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Black_Maximum_Oil_Resistance_RTV_Silicone_Gasket_Maker.htm

Title: gasket sealant
Post by: PumpItUp on June 03, 2010, 04:32:48 PM

i just used the paper gasket. hows it gonna leak, probably more chance of it cracking all together from no skid-pad. its the upper oilpan that usually leaks is it not.