Replacing oil pan with gaskets - should I use sealant as well?

[Storleer]

Quick question, I am about to replace my oil pan along with gaskets. Should i use some kind of sealant as well? If so, which type and how/where should i apply it? Under the gasket on the oil pan or between the engine and the gasket? Or maybe both? 

[FJmonkey]

Quick question, I am about to replace my oil pan along with gaskets. Should i use some kind of sealant as well? If so, which type and how/where should i apply it? Under the gasket on the oil pan or between the engine and the gasket? Or maybe both? 

Make sure both surfaces are clean, apply a light film of oil and bolt it back up.

[Storleer]

Quick question, I am about to replace my oil pan along with gaskets. Should i use some kind of sealant as well? If so, which type and how/where should i apply it? Under the gasket on the oil pan or between the engine and the gasket? Or maybe both? 

Make sure both surfaces are clean, apply a light film of oil and bolt it back up.

Ok, so oil only and that's it? Thanks 

[Storleer]

One more question, should I use loctite on the oil pan allen screws?

[FJmonkey]

One more question, should I use loctite on the oil pan allen screws?

I guess you could try. The internal and external threads need to be free from oil to work. I would make sure you apply the proper torque and let the seal keep pressure on the fasteners.

[racerrad8]

No, there is no need to use loctite and there is also no need to use sealant either, if you torque them properly and use a quality gasket.

Robert - RPM

[Storleer]

Ok thanks a lot guys! Still got a job to do first by removing the old gasket. It's a PIA.

[ribbert]

Mechanics use a smear of grease - wheel bearing, chassis etc, any general purpose grease. This does three things, it swells the gasket slightly to take up any irregularities, provides an initial seal and keeps it in place while fitting. This is the standard procedure for all paper and fibre gaskets. (IMQO)

There are very few applications on a motor vehicle where thread lock is required, this is not one of them.


Noel

[racerrad8]

Ok thanks a lot guys! Still got a job to do first by removing the old gasket. It's a PIA.

That is why we have Cometic make us our gaskets. They do not get stuck like the OEM ones.

Oil Pan gasket

Also while u have the oil pan off make sure to check the oil pump pickup screen. There is probably some junk in there as well.

Robert

[rlucas]

...This is the standard procedure for all paper and fibre gaskets. (IMQO)...

Does the "Q" stand for qualified or questionable? 

[ribbert]

...This is the standard procedure for all paper and fibre gaskets. (IMQO)...

Does the "Q" stand for qualified or questionable? 

Queer!