HELP! Replacing oil pan gasket!

93CobraR · 07-20-2001, 10:20 PM

Well, I just got my oil pump replaced that locked up on me the other night and I put on a new oil pan gasket of course. I got the 4 pc. cork and rubber peice set and put it all on. I was having some major proplems trying to get the back rubber seal in place, so I just said screw it and siliconed it to the pan and bolted it in place. I was just hoping it would go in the groove. Well I added oil to the car and it was leaking drop after drop in the back. So Know I have to re due it. I don't know if that gasket just didn't seal or fell into the pan. Is there any tips you guys can give me on how to replace it? Thanks alot.

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Gonzo GT · 07-22-2001, 05:20 PM

Were you using any contact adhesive ?This helps a bunch when working upside down.

andy669 · 07-22-2001, 05:25 PM

Screw the 4 piece. Get the Fel-pro 1 piece!! Its a ton easier!!
andy

93CobraR · 07-22-2001, 08:16 PM

Thanks! Anymore suggestions?

LX XLR8R · 07-23-2001, 03:23 PM

if your doing the oil pan gasket in anything less than an engine stand then you need the 1 piece rubber..the only 4 peices that i got to never leak were ones i did when i built the motor in an engine stand..and rember ultra-blue is your freind with 4 peices

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
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BlackFly · 07-23-2001, 10:58 PM

gotta agree on the i piece thing, there really is no replacing that nicely with a 4 piece , upsidedown. besides the i piece is such a nice piece of equipment, no goo necessary, fits perfect, and comes with these neet little plastic things that hold it in place while you put that pan in place. buy the 1 piece.

93CobraR · 07-24-2001, 06:38 AM

Since I have the cork gasket already, I'm going to try it. I have the pan out and I clean the block and pan off real good. I also got some gasket spray addehsive and I'm going to try and spray down the gaskets them use a few bolts to hold them to the block tell they dry and stick to it. Then I will try and raise the pan in place. What do you guys think?

1989_351W · 07-24-2001, 07:38 AM

I just had the same problem on Sunday. But I found out once the engine was already in the car and I had to pull it out for a broken oil pump. I'm going to try the one piece unit this time. It seems like it would be easier to get to line up. On the other hand I've heard that the cork seals better. So I guess it's a no win situation.

07-20-2001, 10:20 PM	#1
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	HELP! Replacing oil pan gasket! Well, I just got my oil pump replaced that locked up on me the other night and I put on a new oil pan gasket of course. I got the 4 pc. cork and rubber peice set and put it all on. I was having some major proplems trying to get the back rubber seal in place, so I just said screw it and siliconed it to the pan and bolted it in place. I was just hoping it would go in the groove. Well I added oil to the car and it was leaking drop after drop in the back. So Know I have to re due it. I don't know if that gasket just didn't seal or fell into the pan. Is there any tips you guys can give me on how to replace it? Thanks alot. ------------------ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

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07-22-2001, 05:20 PM	#2
Gonzo GT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Homestead Pa USA Posts: 21	Were you using any contact adhesive ?This helps a bunch when working upside down.

07-22-2001, 05:25 PM	#3
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Screw the 4 piece. Get the Fel-pro 1 piece!! Its a ton easier!! andy

07-22-2001, 08:16 PM	#4
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Thanks! Anymore suggestions?

07-23-2001, 03:23 PM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	if your doing the oil pan gasket in anything less than an engine stand then you need the 1 piece rubber..the only 4 peices that i got to never leak were ones i did when i built the motor in an engine stand..and rember ultra-blue is your freind with 4 peices ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch

07-23-2001, 10:58 PM	#6
BlackFly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: winnipeg , manitoba , canada Posts: 83	gotta agree on the i piece thing, there really is no replacing that nicely with a 4 piece , upsidedown. besides the i piece is such a nice piece of equipment, no goo necessary, fits perfect, and comes with these neet little plastic things that hold it in place while you put that pan in place. buy the 1 piece.

07-24-2001, 06:38 AM	#7
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Since I have the cork gasket already, I'm going to try it. I have the pan out and I clean the block and pan off real good. I also got some gasket spray addehsive and I'm going to try and spray down the gaskets them use a few bolts to hold them to the block tell they dry and stick to it. Then I will try and raise the pan in place. What do you guys think?

07-24-2001, 07:38 AM	#8
1989_351W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spring Lake NC 28390 Posts: 44	I just had the same problem on Sunday. But I found out once the engine was already in the car and I had to pull it out for a broken oil pump. I'm going to try the one piece unit this time. It seems like it would be easier to get to line up. On the other hand I've heard that the cork seals better. So I guess it's a no win situation.