i installed the oil pan a week ago when i put a hole in it but it leaked because i tried to use rtv only. bad idea

so now i have it all out again. cleaned it up. and went and bought the cork gasket kit. my question is this. would it be wise to use a thin layer of rtv on both sides of the gasket when i install it? i want to make sure it doesnt leak again.

 

Cork gasket? Yes. At minimum get a good bead around the corners as this is where they typically don't seal all that great.

 

yeah im gonna run the rtv all the way around on both sides of gasket for good measure i guess.

auto zone sells a cork gasket and a rubber gasket.

 

i might even smear some on the outside two where the two peices meet. kinda like when it squeezes out of a diff cover or a transfer case and leaves that nice bead. then just smooth it out alil with your finger.

by the way go to pep boys its better i work there (in michigan)

 

i use to go to advance auto parts when it was literally 100 yds from my house. now auto zone is closer. i go wheres closer!! but thanks for the advice

 

i believe you're only supposed to put rtv on the pan side of the gasket. That's what i do, i put a bead on the pan, and place the gasket on top, flip it upside down on a flat surface overnight to set, then install the pan. Easy!

 

Get rid of that cork gasket.

 

I think i have to agree... rubber is the way to go... cork tends to leak...

 

hahaha I was waiting for someone to say that

 

Put rtv on both sides with corn. Installed it and let it sit like 3 hrs and it hasn't leaked yet.... Knock on wood