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Munki · 01-12-2009, 06:50 AM

Does anyone know where I can order a redtop SR oil pan gasket? I've been looking for awile now but I cant find anything...

japslapsilvia · 01-12-2009, 06:57 AM

welll there is a reason you cant find one.....b/c they dont exist......use gasket maker

Munki · 01-12-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by japslapsilvia

welll there is a reason you cant find one.....b/c they dont exist......use gasket maker

thanks, i feel pretty stupid now...

deukalionS14 · 01-12-2009, 07:03 AM

^^^ word. you have to use RTV.

penco · 01-12-2009, 07:33 AM

I asked the same ? when I was first swapping my sr in. Glad im not the only one.

Munki · 01-12-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by penco

I asked the same ? when I was first swapping my sr in. Glad im not the only one.

Yeah, shit happens...

Only reason why I asked was because my oil pan is leaking really bad, and when I looked under the car it looked like there was a thick ass gasket there (about 1/4" thick)... I guess whoever owned the engine before me used lots gasket maker.

smelly240 · 01-12-2009, 07:57 AM

You can make one i guess outta paper? Or cork? I used vw silicone sealant (vw oilpan sealant pn d-176-404-a2) sit for 30 mins and it wont leak at all

its prolly expensive and the same shit as autozone sells for 4$ but i got it for free and its always worked great.

Sileighty_85 · 01-12-2009, 08:27 AM

and for the love of god dont use High Temp orange RTV for it.

All you need is black RTV for Oil pans, Make sure both surfaces are clean and dry, throw a bead on it, circle the bolt hole's, bolt it down and let it cure.

240sxScores · 01-16-2009, 08:44 PM

Dont tighten it down all the way. Put pan on thread bolts in evenly around pan so rtv is touching the block let it sit for a little while so the rtv gets more rubbery/solid then torque the bolts down. That way all that rtv you put on doesnt just squeeze out the sides.

Mr.s13r · 01-17-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

and for the love of god dont use High Temp orange RTV for it.

All you need is black RTV for Oil pans, Make sure both surfaces are clean and dry, throw a bead on it, circle the bolt hole's, bolt it down and let it cure.

why can't you use the orange one? i used it on mine, that the only thing i got too. Lmk don't get me worry man...

zugoi · 01-17-2009, 03:59 AM

I hate to say it but... HONDA silicone is the shit. I use it all the time at work and nothing has EVER leaked. Easy to apply and drys fairly quick. But if your going to silcone on your oil pan put in all the screws evenly and let the silicone set for and bit and then tighten a little bit more. If you tighten the screws all the one at once the silicone will all squeeze out like sil eight 85 said.

smelly240 · 01-17-2009, 05:39 AM

hondabond is pretty good - but i dont get it for free (so i'll continue to use the just as good vw/audi silicone

alzahakar · 01-17-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.s13r

why can't you use the orange one? i used it on mine, that the only thing i got too. Lmk don't get me worry man...

I assume the temp range of the regular black RTV is fine for an oil pan gasket. The orange is probably significantly more expensive and would be overkill.

Pacman · 01-17-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zugoi

I hate to say it but... HONDA silicone is the shit.

Also, Toyota's FIPG silicone is pretty good as well. I could have used that free tube that the engine job bought for me in my toolbox at work but I bought some Nissan Silicone for $22.00... Keep it legit, buy OE for repairs like that!!!

On a side note though, I did get a cork Fel-Pro from Kragen for the oil pan. Hmmm, weird.

01-12-2009, 06:50 AM	#1
Munki Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texass Age: 45 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oil pan gasket Does anyone know where I can order a redtop SR oil pan gasket? I've been looking for awile now but I cant find anything...

01-12-2009, 07:57 AM	#7
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 47 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You can make one i guess outta paper? Or cork? I used vw silicone sealant (vw oilpan sealant pn d-176-404-a2) sit for 30 mins and it wont leak at all its prolly expensive and the same shit as autozone sells for 4$ but i got it for free and its always worked great. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#8
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	and for the love of god dont use High Temp orange RTV for it. All you need is black RTV for Oil pans, Make sure both surfaces are clean and dry, throw a bead on it, circle the bolt hole's, bolt it down and let it cure. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

01-17-2009, 03:59 AM	#11
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hate to say it but... HONDA silicone is the shit. I use it all the time at work and nothing has EVER leaked. Easy to apply and drys fairly quick. But if your going to silcone on your oil pan put in all the screws evenly and let the silicone set for and bit and then tighten a little bit more. If you tighten the screws all the one at once the silicone will all squeeze out like sil eight 85 said. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

01-17-2009, 05:39 AM	#12
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 47 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	hondabond is pretty good - but i dont get it for free (so i'll continue to use the just as good vw/audi silicone __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-12-2009, 07:03 AM	#4
deukalionS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 326 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	^^^ word. you have to use RTV.

01-12-2009, 07:33 AM	#5
penco Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee Age: 40 Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I asked the same ? when I was first swapping my sr in. Glad im not the only one.

01-16-2009, 08:44 PM	#9
240sxScores Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pocono's PA Age: 38 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Dont tighten it down all the way. Put pan on thread bolts in evenly around pan so rtv is touching the block let it sit for a little while so the rtv gets more rubbery/solid then torque the bolts down. That way all that rtv you put on doesnt just squeeze out the sides.