Oil Pan Gasket Installation Question

[BrianG]

Can someone explain how to install a oil pan gasket from Ford.

Do I need to use a sealant with the gaskets? If so, which one and do I need to put the sealant on both the block and the oil pan flange then sandwich the gasket?

How do I seal the rubber gaskets in the front and back?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's my first time....

Thanks

[Gator]

Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Question

Originally posted by BrianG
Can someone explain how to install a oil pan gasket from Ford.

Do I need to use a sealant with the gaskets? If so, which one and do I need to put the sealant on both the block and the oil pan flange then sandwich the gasket?

How do I seal the rubber gaskets in the front and back?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's my first time....

Thanks

Hey Brian, which gasket are you using..? The 3 piece cork or the 1 piece rubber..?

I usually use a thin amount of silicone around the gasket ( both top and bottom ) ...let her sit for a minute or two so she gets "tacky" and doesnt move on ya.

If your usuing the 1 piece, take the above advice PLUS keep in mind that you will need to load it up with silicone over cap on the rear of the crank....You wil also need to slightly drill out 4 steel inserts in the front and the back. The stock bolts are just a hair larger in diameter.

Hope that helps.

[BrianG]

Thanks Gator.

When I took the pan off there were 2 cork gaskets one each side and 2 rubber ones with one in the front and back. Is this the correct gasket for an 84?

Do I still need silicon on both sides of the rubber ones?

[Gator]

Originally posted by BrianG
Thanks Gator.

When I took the pan off there were 2 cork gaskets one each side and 2 rubber ones with one in the front and back. Is this the correct gasket for an 84?

Do I still need silicon on both sides of the rubber ones?

Ok, then you are going to be usuing the muliti-piece cork gasket, and you are right there are 2 rubber pieces that go with it.

( Ignore everything above about the "rubber gasket" that I referd to. I was talking about the other 1 piece gasket made for later model 2.3's )

The mulit-piece cork one is the "correct" one, and I have actully ran them with good sucess.

You will not need as much silocone with the cork gasket due to the fact that they fit nice alreay, but you may want to put down a paper thin layer just so she doesnt move around on ya when putting her back together.

[BrianG]

Gator,

Thanks for the reply's...I'll buy you a couple beers at Carlisle.

The oil pan is back in the car!!!! I hope I never have to take it out again.

[scenario]

resurrecting an old thread.

FYI to any replacing your oil pan

If you have the transmission out (like when you replace the clutch) the oil pan is not that difficult to get out. I found it easy to unbolt both motor mounts and the engine mini shocks and then lift the engine to make access to get the pan out.

I have the car on a lift and used a screw type jack to lift the front of the engine and then another jack at the rear doing the same. Needed about 3" of clearance and it came right out.

I know it is easier working on a lift but this can be done with car on the jack stands and using 2 jacks and some wood.

Pulling the engine is always an option but you risk scratching up your paint and having to remove much more for access...anyway it can be done and not overly difficult without pulling the engine.

My car was built on 2/20/86 BUT still is a cork 4 piece gasket....February was the change over time for the updated 1 piece rubber gasket. If you look close before you pull the oil pan off you can see what gasket you have just by looking close in the corners.

[svono50]

Thanx for the info, good to know. I really should take care of my oil leaks at some point on my car, but they do keep the bottom side shiny and rust free ;-) My car's 'born on' date was 1/22/86, so pretty sure it has the cork gasket in there.