Installed Oil Pan....Is this a problem

[Anonymous]

Just installed the oil pan on y=the crossflow and have a silly question. I put a layer of silicone on both sides of the cork gasket and torqued it down in 3 steps to reccomended specs, but around some of the bolts the gasket squeezed out a bit. It even split right next to one. I trimmed the extra and it looks ok but do you think I am going to have problems?

I was thinking of throwing in a few quarts of lightweight oil and tilting the engine each way to see if it leaks since it is still on the stand.

suggestions?

 

[addo]

I wouldn't sweat it. If you can't see in there it'll probably be fine. If there are visible gaps then it's a good occasion to work some more sealant neatly in there.

Hope you've turned the crank over a good few times to spread lube around the oil seals.

 

[Anonymous]

Actually the guy who built the shortblock lubed everything and said the rear main seal was good to go.

Thanks addo!

 

[kirkallen143]

I have put on two oil pans and both times the gaskets have squeezed out, I just loaded the area up with gasket sealer and never had any leaks. Somewhere I read that you should let the gasket sealer dry alittle before you torque down the pan, then others say apply imediately (?).

Kirk

 

[addo]

I'm with the "strike while it's hot" team. If you've overloaded the stuff then it's either going to jack up on you if you let it set, or squeeze out when tightening wet.

So, if the application quantity is reasonable then it's best to use it as an aid to sealing, rather than an obstruction. Pressure of tightening will drive it into the voids, possibly even creating a better seal.

Cheers, Adam.

 

[CobraSix]

Remember this, the oil pan gasket is WELL above the oil level in the pan. It is not under pressure or flow so you're likely never to leak around the gasket itself.

Slade