Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? - Page 3 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Alex3000GT · 07-23-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex10superman

I'm not using any type of gasket.... as far as I know they don't exist for this car

-I'm using this: Stealth 316 - Oil Pan
-I clean all the surfaces (block and pan)
-Add RTV in equal amount around the entire rim of the pan
-place the pan onto the block and I put one bolt in each corner just enough to hold the pan
- I then go through and put each bolt in finger tight (not really in a patern but not one right after the other either.... just kinda switch sides each time)
- Then I go through and tighten each bolt in the pattern described on stealth316.

That is why you are getting a leak. There is supposed to be a solid gasket in there. The price is $8.99.

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DoctorDex · 07-23-2008, 06:59 PM

When I had a leak it was because the pan had been tightened down to the point where the bolt holes had bent inwards/invaginated, causing high/low points on the pan. To fix the problem I took a punch and hammered out the holes from the inside --> out.

oohnoo · 07-23-2008, 07:20 PM

Ummm there's no gasket for our oil pans. I checked on AutoZone and they don't list one for a '97, but for some reason list one for a '91. I also checked with CAPS and it doesn't list one either. Also checked on steath316 and he doesn't list one also. 3 strikes - Guess who's wrong.

Stealth 316 - Oil Pan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex3000GT

That is why you are getting a leak. There is supposed to be a solid gasket in there. The price is $8.99.

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DoctorDex · 07-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Canadian Tire lists a cork gasket for Stealth's only (lol) that I wasn't very fond of.

alex10superman · 07-24-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oohnoo

Ummm there's no gasket for our oil pans. I checked on AutoZone and they don't list one for a '97, but for some reason list one for a '91. I also checked with CAPS and it doesn't list one either. Also checked on steath316 and he doesn't list one also. 3 strikes - Guess who's wrong.

Stealth 316 - Oil Pan

+1
Plus, isn't the 91 oil pan different than the 97 (2 bolt vs. 4 bolt). So I would imagine that the gasket may be slightly different.

alex10superman · 09-14-2008, 09:05 AM

Well, I finally got around to redoing the gasket again (i know its been awhile but two jobs and full time school keeps me pretty busy

). Anyway, I ended up getting a tube of the Mitsu gasket maker, this stuff: Mitsubishi Engine & Transmission Silicone Gasket Sealant*-*Mitsubishi 3000GT*/*Dodge Stealth
for free from the dealership here! So, I figured it was worth a try. I followed the same procedure (as far as what I have read it is the correct one) and guess what? It still leaks

So, I'm 99.9% sure that it is coming from the pan as I can see it dripping down from there and it flows off of the transfer case. Since I have done this 4 times and counting now, is there any other place that you can think of that it could be leaking from other than the pan? I pretty sure its not the Rear Main as the leak only happens after the car shuts off. Thanks for any input!

91STT · 09-14-2008, 10:02 AM

Try finding someone around you that can take a look at it. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes helps.

alex10superman · 09-14-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91STT

Try finding someone around you that can take a look at it. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes helps.

LOL, I'm considering taking over to Matt at DR (only like 45 min. away) and having him do it.... but I hate having to pay someone for something that I "should" be able to do. I will have to get a fresh pair of eyes to take a look though.... as mine are burning from the agony

gearheadvr4 · 09-15-2008, 01:01 AM

My vote is for a rear main seal. Regardless of whether you thought it was leaking before or not.

I agree that you need to get a local 3s guy take a look at it with you.

mikes2nd · 09-15-2008, 05:03 AM

yep rear main seal. did you replace it?

mess with it?

07-23-2008, 06:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
DoctorDex Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Drives: '91 VR4 - RIP Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? When I had a leak it was because the pan had been tightened down to the point where the bolt holes had bent inwards/invaginated, causing high/low points on the pan. To fix the problem I took a punch and hammered out the holes from the inside --> out. __________________ '91 VR4 - Modlist: DR650R turbos, Snow stage 2D alky kit, DSM SMICs, blowthrough ported LT1 MAS, Dejon Tool intakes & y-pipe, Blitz DSBC Spec R, HKS SSQV BOV, PTE 580cc injectors, Dual feed fuel system with Aeromotive FPR & filter, Hotwired Supra pump, HKS DLI, MSD Wires, Apex'i S-AFC II, MAFTranslator, Turbobob ECU, Scanmaster III, LC-1 WBO2, ESP downpipe, Vac/EGR delete, Gutted precats and test pipe, Maximal solid mounts, 300m 18 spline output shaft, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, RPS flywheel, GC coilover conversions with helper springs, Powerslot slotted rotors, Goodridge SS brake lines, Hawk pads (front), Stillen metal matrix pads (rear)

07-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
DoctorDex Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Drives: '91 VR4 - RIP Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? Canadian Tire lists a cork gasket for Stealth's only (lol) that I wasn't very fond of.

09-14-2008, 09:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
alex10superman I love my VR-4!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Drives: 1997 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? Well, I finally got around to redoing the gasket again (i know its been awhile but two jobs and full time school keeps me pretty busy ). Anyway, I ended up getting a tube of the Mitsu gasket maker, this stuff: Mitsubishi Engine & Transmission Silicone Gasket Sealant-Mitsubishi 3000GT/Dodge Stealth for free from the dealership here! So, I figured it was worth a try. I followed the same procedure (as far as what I have read it is the correct one) and guess what? It still leaks So, I'm 99.9% sure that it is coming from the pan as I can see it dripping down from there and it flows off of the transfer case. Since I have done this 4 times and counting now, is there any other place that you can think of that it could be leaking from other than the pan? I pretty sure its not the Rear Main as the leak only happens after the car shuts off. Thanks for any input!

09-14-2008, 10:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
91STT 3SNJ Pres Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jersey City, NJ Drives: 91 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? Try finding someone around you that can take a look at it. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes helps. __________________ 1991 Stealth R/T TT Mods: Practically stock but not for long

09-15-2008, 01:01 AM	#29 (permalink)
gearheadvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth Drives: Pucking VR4 Trader Rating: (25)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? My vote is for a rear main seal. Regardless of whether you thought it was leaking before or not. I agree that you need to get a local 3s guy take a look at it with you. __________________ Permanently broke! But her soul will be reborn into another VR4 soon. 92 VR4- Rebuilt engine with forged crank, TD05 manifolds with MHI EVO 3 16g, 6 speed conversion done, Maximal Solid Mounts, front mount 3" w/custom intercooler and intake pipes, OFE Stage 3 Clutch (from Southbend Clutch), SS clutch line, SS brake lines, SS oil and coolant lines, borla exhaust, stillen downpipe, egr block-off plates, LC-1 Wideband, blitz dc2 turbo timer, hks ssbov, Maft Pro speed density, Blitz SBC i-D III boost controller w/ Power Meter, k&n filters & custom intake pipes, gutted cats, 18x9 blitz type 03 wheels wrapped in Nexen N3000 tires, intrax springs, adj. control arms, 97 frontend and side conversion, 99 center tail light piece (<--adds at least 20hp on the dyno )

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