Oil pan gasket replacement: looking for tips

[zaq123]

I’ve read the same, to stay away from cork. Figured a hybrid martial would work best and I’ve read people who have used the hybrid ones liked them a lot. I will definitely do some cleaning the next few days.


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I just hate cork as it swells up and breaks down overtime. I normally just lightly oil paper gaskets anywhere else (diff etc) as it works very well and oil helps the removal later. M20 block has two aluminum seal carriers front and back. Gasket crosses block/cover joints and I don't trust just an oil there, hence Curil K2.

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[CharlieVu]

I would remove the oil pump (3bolts) and the pressure valve, gave them good cleaning/inspection while you are there. I would also use paper gasket instead of cork (MTC makes one) and use Curil K2 for a good measure. Amazon has Curil K2 I think, good stuff, works well with paper gaskets, seals well, keep it in place while you are working and will make future disassembly easy as it never hardens. Good time to replace engine mounts too since you will be unbolting those. Clean the crap out of the oil pan, especially in the oil level sensor chamber.

I’ve read the same, to stay away from cork. Figured a hybrid martial would work best and I’ve read people who have used the hybrid ones liked them a lot. I will definitely do some cleaning the next few days.


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[zaq123]

Hey guys,

Going to attempt my first oil pan gasket replacement this week. I’ve watched many videos and read a few good diy post. Just wanted to get some more tips and tricks before I attempt this. Things I’ve collected:
Oil
Oil filter
Victor cork/rubber gasket
Engine hoist
Jacks
Anything else I should replace while I’m down there?


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I would remove the oil pump (3bolts) and the pressure valve, gave them good cleaning/inspection while you are there. I would also use paper gasket instead of cork (MTC makes one) and use Curil K2 for a good measure. Amazon has Curil K2 I think, good stuff, works well with paper gaskets, seals well, keep it in place while you are working and will make future disassembly easy as it never hardens. Good time to replace engine mounts too since you will be unbolting those. Clean the crap out of the oil pan, especially in the oil level sensor chamber.

[CharlieVu]

Hey guys,

Going to attempt my first oil pan gasket replacement this week. I’ve watched many videos and read a few good diy post. Just wanted to get some more tips and tricks before I attempt this. Things I’ve collected:
Oil
Oil filter
Victor cork/rubber gasket
Engine hoist
Jacks
Anything else I should replace while I’m down there?


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