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.

07-23-2008, 06:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
DoctorDex Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Drives: '91 VR4 - RIP Trader Rating: (13)	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: (13)	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.

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