Best rear main seal and best pan gasket (1 Viewer)

[Geezer Cruzzer]

What is the best rear main seal and best pan gasket? It is time to get the bed pan out from under Miss Scarlet.

 

[Skeet]

Both available new from Toyota

 

[Geezer Cruzzer]

Both available new from Toyota

Thanks I was thinking about going OEM. I was wondering if the pan gasket was still cork like the old days.

 

[AntFarm]

I've had both the aftermarket one-piece pan gasket (SOR), and the OEM pan gasket, and there is a noticeable difference. The OEM is considerably thicker and better glued together at the four joints. I would never go back to the aftermarket. If you haven't done an oil pan gasket yet, read the FAQ section written by @Poser.

 

[Geezer Cruzzer]

I've had both the aftermarket one-piece pan gasket (SOR), and the OEM pan gasket, and there is a noticeable difference. The OEM is considerably thicker and better glued together at the four joints. I would never go back to the aftermarket. If you haven't done an oil pan gasket yet, read the FAQ section written by @Poser.

Thanks for the good information.

 

[1911]

What @Skeet and @AntFarm said. Accept no substitutes; follow @Poser 's instructions, and do not over torque the oil pan bolts. The spec is 90 inch-pounds, IIRC

 

[Jdc1]

Grab a tube of the FIPG at the dealer w/ your gasket and main seal. Use a decent amount according to Posers instructions and then cut/wipe off excess after its dry.

 

[77mustard40]

I installed OEM dry three years ago, no runs or drips here.

 

[iptman]

Felpro snap-ups make the oil pan gasket job significantly easier. Get 3 4 packs. Also helps to have a couple m6 bolts just a little longer than the pan bolts to get the pan cinched up. Definitely use the oem pan gasket and rear main seal.

 

[4Cruisers]

Make sure you clean the old gasket and sealant out of the corners really well. And pound out the dents from any previous over-torquing to ensure a flat surface at the bolt holes.