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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: dlmrun2002 on November 23, 2007, 04:03:33 PM

Title: OIL Housing Gasket Question
Post by: dlmrun2002 on November 23, 2007, 04:03:33 PM

Does the oil  housing (to the block) gasket  need permatex or silicone? My new  rebuild has a slight oil leak  and it might be from that area. When I reattched oil  filter  housing unit  I used silicone  plus the gasket. Was  wondering if I messed it up.  Thanks..
DLM

Title: OIL Housing Gasket Question
Post by: n2motorsports on December 17, 2007, 12:16:03 PM

im thinking of replacing my oil housing gasket as well...does anyone have an answer to the original post?

Title: OIL Housing Gasket Question
Post by: Wise Old Dog on December 17, 2007, 01:32:43 PM

Don't use silicone, as it could clog up the ports on the housing. If anything at all, use some permatex gasket sealer that you brush on to the sealing surfaces. It wont ooze into the ports like silicone will.

Title: OIL Housing Gasket Question
Post by: strad on December 17, 2007, 01:34:32 PM

You guys better remember to replace the o-ring while you're in there.  The original is guaranteed to be trash by now, even if it's not leaking.

Title: OIL Housing Gasket Question
Post by: gearheadE30 on December 17, 2007, 04:17:19 PM

Definitely use that permatex stuff. It wors wonders, and holds up really well. Also, the o-ring is vital, and its like a buck, so it's not worth skipping. Mine leaks in this area (only engine leak left! Woohoo!!!) so I'll be doing this as soon as it gets warm again.