One piece oil pan gasket it too small. How do you stretch it to make it fit? Hot water, heat gun, buy a new one?
Oil pan gasket
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Buy the correct gasket.
But, your signature doesn't describe what year/model/engine/etc... So, what engine and where did you source the gasket?
But, your signature doesn't describe what year/model/engine/etc... So, what engine and where did you source the gasket?
John McVicker
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If it's the correct OEM gasket, use string thru several bolt holes and then a bit of Toyota fipg stuff in the corners.
Before you do all this and get really frustrated at the whole process, go to the 40's section and at the top of the page go to FAQ (frequently asked questions). Look up the thread posted by Poser on installing the oil pan gasket. The absolute best thread on doing this properly and with the least amount of frustration.
Before you do all this and get really frustrated at the whole process, go to the 40's section and at the top of the page go to FAQ (frequently asked questions). Look up the thread posted by Poser on installing the oil pan gasket. The absolute best thread on doing this properly and with the least amount of frustration.
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!969/1970 FJ40 F- engine. Cool Cruisers. Not like a cork oil pan gasket. Maybe a plasticized cork. Where would You Source a better one Piece gasket.
Toyota should have the correct oil pan gasket. I believe the pan mating surface didn't change throughout the history of the F motor. Just the baffle and pickup location.
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I believe it is the correct one but maybe old stock and shrunk some or made wrong. I also bought a master cylinder from cc. It had flat treads. No return allowed.
Hey Stephen, was it OEM? It should be part number 12151-61010
If it's not genuine Toyota, all bets are off. Genuine Toyota are expensive, but oil pan gasket jobs aren't that much fun to begin with.
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Did not show. They always claim OEM.
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So I should order from Toyota? Anyone online that sells an OEM.
I read and sounds good. I read some place where someone had the same problem and stretched it by heat I think.
CCOT advertises an aftermarket for about $15 and an OEM for about $30.
How much did you pay?
How much did you pay?
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It was four months ago so not sure. I believed it to be OEM
Try @Kyle Toyota OEM, in post# 8, above... Looks like he may be a source.
Otherwise, I think @beno now has a $100 minimum order.
Assuming @Kyle Toyota OEM listed the correct part number.... part number 12151-61010 - Google Search
How is it too small? Even the OEM gaskets seem tight over the front and rear bearing caps and it seems like you have to stretch it to line up a couple bolts.
They will also leak--OEM ALWAYS--unless there is no other alternative-
iptman
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Post a pic. Easy as that.
myquestoyota
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find the fel-pro alignment plastic pins. Makes it a one 
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you bought a non OEM gasket that was probably 13.95$
CC doesnt say its OEM. any of their products that are OEM are listed as such.
12151-61010 | Toyota OEM Parts | Oil Pan Gasket | Genuine Toyota : Toyota OEM Parts | EB TOYOTA PARTS | toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.com
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CC doesnt say its OEM. any of their products that are OEM are listed as such.
12151-61010 | Toyota OEM Parts | Oil Pan Gasket | Genuine Toyota : Toyota OEM Parts | EB TOYOTA PARTS | toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.com
your welcome
Replying to this thread because I just had the same problem and want to share for anyone else having this problem in the future, this is the reply I got from Cruiser Corps:
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"The aftermarket gasket we sell is a single piece oil pan gasket which for us in our restorations has been a better gasket.
The OEM gasket is a 4 piece gasket that you have to piece together.
Both will work, they both have their own difficulties with installing, but we use these particular aftermarket gaskets all the time, it just requires stretching it out during install.
We insert about 4 bolts in the corners to line it all up, and sometimes add some grease silicone to secure it in place on the oil pan, then as you go around and insert the rest of the bolts and tighten them down that will create a safe seal.
If you don't want to do it like that, you can send it back for a full refund, but we're 100% sure that's how we do it and it works for us."
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Hope this helps anyone encountering this problem in the future. I am personally still waiting on my OEM Oil Pan Gasket to arrive.
Best,
J
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"The aftermarket gasket we sell is a single piece oil pan gasket which for us in our restorations has been a better gasket.
The OEM gasket is a 4 piece gasket that you have to piece together.
Both will work, they both have their own difficulties with installing, but we use these particular aftermarket gaskets all the time, it just requires stretching it out during install.
We insert about 4 bolts in the corners to line it all up, and sometimes add some grease silicone to secure it in place on the oil pan, then as you go around and insert the rest of the bolts and tighten them down that will create a safe seal.
If you don't want to do it like that, you can send it back for a full refund, but we're 100% sure that's how we do it and it works for us."
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Hope this helps anyone encountering this problem in the future. I am personally still waiting on my OEM Oil Pan Gasket to arrive.
Best,
J
