Oil Pan Gasket

[iluders]

I am trying to change the oil pan gasket on a 2F and the front U shaped gasket keeps popping back into the oil pan and out of place every time I tighten the bolts. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Peace
Ian

 

[zuluzeugma]

You should have bought the one piece... Oh well, you have it now. zip tie the u-shpaed pieces in a circle over night. Then, put a little make a gasket on them (enough to glue them to the oil pan) and let the stuff get tacky... then instal it. Good luck

 

[NocalFJ60]

You tightening the bolts from the center to the outsides like in the manual? The u shape part of the gasket should sit in a grove on the block. Little RTV around the corners just to keep the gasket in place helps a lot.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

If it isn't a Toyota gasket, that's the first place to start.

I like to stick the gasket to the block first with a bit of permatex, then install the pan.

 

[cruiser88]

I like permatex and to thread the holes just in case

 

[iluders]

Thanks a lot guys. I used a ridiculous amount of permatex make a gasket and it held just fine. She's got no more leaks! Thanks again.

Peace
Ian

 

[deltacruiser]

should never use rtv silicone on oil pans, use high tack instead unless you want bits of silicone plugging your oil pump