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Still no leaks. Thank God. We learned some lessons and if we ever have to do it again, we will do it differently.
Oil Pan Install Nightmare (1 Viewer)
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This thread has a good title and will show up with search, and there are good suggestions from many members. I was looking through some old pictures and found one I took of my oil pan just prior to installation...Showing the gasket, the retaining strings, and where I applied the black Toyota FIPG sealant.
Apparently I was enthusiastic with the FIPG and applied a thin bead on the curved drop downs as well, as you can see in the picture. This location is not called out in the FSM.
At any rate, the gasket was set on the pan as shown and then the pan was lifted up to the block. two long bolts were used to initially hang the pan, then the smaller bolts were installed. It was relatively easy.
No leaks at all. 2 years so far.
So this method works too.
Apparently I was enthusiastic with the FIPG and applied a thin bead on the curved drop downs as well, as you can see in the picture. This location is not called out in the FSM.
At any rate, the gasket was set on the pan as shown and then the pan was lifted up to the block. two long bolts were used to initially hang the pan, then the smaller bolts were installed. It was relatively easy.
No leaks at all. 2 years so far.
So this method works too.
chelo
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Output shaft- I search through the forum like crazy. Your post always show up and your very informative. Thanks. I will be doing the gasket soon. Just changed oil. Is the gasket material (sealant) available through the dealer?
Dealership can get it. I got mine on eBay. Much cheaper.
This FIPG is not like anything I've used before. Amazing stuff.
This FIPG is not like anything I've used before. Amazing stuff.
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I smothered the entire gasket with a thin coat of Permatex Ultra Grey. Let it cure for 24 hours. No leaks. It also came off very easily leaving no silicon residue to clean up.
I smothered the entire gasket with a thin coat of Permatex Ultra Grey. Let it cure for 24 hours.
Is that the Permatex-recommended approach, or your own twist? Glad it worked!
Is that the Permatex-recommended approach, or your own twist? Glad it worked!
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Every visible surface has silicon on it. Not sure what they recommend.
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@Output Shaft, the oil pan itself? From years ago I swore I read a thread that the flat guard on the bottom part of the pan often rusts in between itself and the actual pan? When pulling the pan and cleaning it up can this be remedied "easily" if that is found to be true?
If I had bad rust on an oil pan (and money to spare) I would replace the pan. They aren't going to be available new forever. Then you don't have to struggle with trying to get that old gasket off. That's worth it right there.
The oil pan is just a piece of stamped metal. Pin hole leaks could be brazed I suppose. But if there's a lot of rust, replacement would be a better option if you plan on keeping the cruiser for a long time.
The FSM recommendation as to where to apply sealant on the oil pan is shown below. Applying anything more is extracurricular.
The oil pan is just a piece of stamped metal. Pin hole leaks could be brazed I suppose. But if there's a lot of rust, replacement would be a better option if you plan on keeping the cruiser for a long time.
The FSM recommendation as to where to apply sealant on the oil pan is shown below. Applying anything more is extracurricular.
