nissan720 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 what is the best gasket material use to seal oil pan? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 You can buy them ready made from any auto supply store. Making your own is a wast of time and effort getting all the holes to line up. About $8 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Engine-Oil-Pan-Gasket-fits-Datsun-L16-L18-L20B-Z20-Z22-Z24-1968-1989-/182334815737 1 Quote Link to comment
nissan720 Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 thanks. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 The biggest thing is don't overtighten the bolts .... the cork doesn't like that... Even a good idea to make sure the gasket area on the pan is nice and flat too.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 This is what I use on oil pans these days. Works far better than the RTV of the old days. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/permatex-the-right-stuff-gasket-maker-5-oz-29208/16160024-P 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Takes me longer than a minute to put it on. :lol: I have had it take me a half hour to install a 521 L block oil pan, but I did it without removing any cross members except for dropping the steering assembly by un-bolting the idler arm, I didn't lift the engine either, I did it by dropping the pan as far as possible, then removing the oil pick up tube, then I could get the pan out, I had to reverse the procedure to install it, get the oil pan in there, and then without touching the gasket on the oil pan I had to re-install the oil pick up tube, then install the oil pan on the block. I did this because I installed a L20b oil pan(620) into my 521 by accident and the steering assembly would not bolt back up into position as the oil pan was in the way. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I coat both sides of the cork gasket with Permatex #1 non hardening sealant. Works for my 50 year old original owner RL411! And for my father. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I don't think the car maker used it and it may be 'non hardening' but once on, that shit ain't coming off. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I figure if I have to bend a corner of the steel pan to get a gasket scraper in there to remove the pan, but that means the pan won't leak, ever, then that's a price I'm willing to pay. 3 Quote Link to comment
BambooU Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 It's also possible that the reservoir cap has a bad seal. I thought that my pan was leaking but found it was just that cap. Replaced with a copper crush washer. Quote Link to comment
Doctor510 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I use Indian Head Gasket Shellac, it smells great too. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 sometimes its the oil sender leaking making it look like a oil pan gasket. I replaced my cork gasket cause I overtorqed it and it split. I loosen the engine mounts and lifted the trans with a jack to get enough room to get past the oil sump(was a MOFO) but I did it w/o loosening the steering. Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 An old-timer once told me to start with a can of "Arid" spray-on deodorant, and spray it from top to bottom on the engine. Baby powder works too, but you have to make a bigger mess. The powder will "wet" with oil, so you can see your leaks. Clean the engine and repair leaks from the top down - you'll generally have less to repair if you follow these simple steps. All leaks will eventually look like they start from the oil pan or rear main seal. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 That's good advice. One method I use is to pressure wash the entire engine, from top to bottom, then with a clean canvas, watch what gets wet in the next few days/weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment
nissan720 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 its my oil pan gasket.Should there be any type of sealant applied to the gasket?Or just skip gasket and use Permatex Black ultra rtv? Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Skip the gasket and use the RTV in the link I posted above. Use only black or grey RTV, but the stuff I linked is by far, the strongest RTV for this application. Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I'll 2nd that the Permatex "Right Stuff" is exceptional. No gasket - just a heavy bead and follow the directions on the bottle to the letter for timing. DO NOT get any on the crank!!!. Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Is that stuff good for water and or coolant as well? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 A gasket is going to fit and seal. Goo is ok if you know what you're doing, and the engine is out on a stand, but too little doesn't work and too much can squeeze out into the pan and float around. And iot's messy. Nissan didn't use it when they put your engine together. I cannot see one advantage to it unless Sunday and the store is closed.. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Can't see the benefit? How about no leaks...ever. Gaskets crush and bolts gets loose causing leaks. Move into the 21st century and ditch the old gasket in favor of the right stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Is the engine in the vehicle? Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fuck those outdated gaskets! Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I could see where cork gaskets still serve its purpose for valve covers.. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fuck those outdated gaskets! Yep. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I could see where cork gaskets still serve its purpose for valve covers.. Considering you need to remove the valve cover from time to time, I would not use RTV on a valve cover. Quote Link to comment
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