Question about Mitsubond on the oil pan

[Aethro]

Just a quick question, I'm about to post another order with ExtremePsi.

Would a 3.5oz tube of mitsubond be enough for the oil pan on a 6 bolt? Just wondering if some of you had baught the large tube and had tons left over.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

I have never had issues using ultimate black or ultra grey for oil pans. The key is to ensure the bead is consistent. The mating surface le must also be flat and free of oil, dirt, and residual sealant. Wouldn't hurt to use new oil pan fasteners though.

To your question, I have probably used about 1/3 - 1/2 of a 3 oz. Tube taking into account I wipe off excess sealant.

 

[greekgodchaos]

Just FYI, RTV Grey is the replacement/interchangable "part" for Mitsubond. But to each their own.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Permatex Ultra Grey for me. Its thicker and anti-vibration resistant. My pan doesn't leak a drop. My recent Saturn rebuild is the same, leakless

 

[Aethro]

Alright thanks for your reply’s , I’ll try out the ultra grey sounds promising

 

[chrysler kid]

Ultra grey, use your finger to spread it across the surface to coat the pan. Let it get tacky, use your extension and 10mm to tighten the bolts finger tight. Wait another 30 minutes and torque the bolts to spec. Let cure for 24 hours then pour in oil.

So 24hours cure time

 

[steve]

The key with anything is prep. Make sure the flange is flat and both it and the block are clean.

Follow the manual and run a continuous 3/16" bead in the center groove and around the inside of the holes in the pan. Within 15 mins of applying the RTV assemble the pan to the block so there isn't a skin on the RTV and it can bond to both.

My oil pan is still sealed after 10+ years with no leaks. I wish I could say that about all the rest of the engine.

 

[diambo4life]

Ditto. Don't put too little or too much. The 24hr cure is the most important aspect. I personally use black and JB Weld actually makes one (black RTV) that is a fast cure. From my experience, this particular one cures completely in 12 hours. So if you're in a situation where you want the pan to seal fast so you can go do other business with the car, consider that option.

 

[dustyboner]

Hondabond HT- it sets up alot quicker than ultra grey, stickier too.

 

[donniekak]

The right stuff is ready to use almost instantly, and the pressurized can helps make it super easy to get a good bead.

 

[jakk220]

+1 on the right stuff. By the time you are ready to start the car it has cured enough to be put to use.

 

[UKNOWHO]

+1 the right stuff pressurized rtv is a god send.

 

[Tanro]

Permatex Ultra Grey for me. Its thicker and anti-vibration resistant. My pan doesn't leak a drop. My recent Saturn rebuild is the same, leakless

If thats an old saturn with the actual saturn engine, lots of RTV on it. Front case/timing cover and oil pan... I use to have a supercharged DOHC saturn. fun car, but I never could get it to keep a belt on there got tired of throwing belts every so often.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

It is a 2002 SC2 DOHC. Neat internals (like it could have been supercharged) and its buttoned up everywhere with Grey except the VC gasket. Seems to be treating me great so far in the first 3500 miles.
Thanks!