Author Topic: gasket sealant (Read 2575 times)

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!

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 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?

DesertEagle · « **Reply #2 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

Thanks!

RED IS 91 · « **Reply #3 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

PumpItUp · « **Reply #4 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.