Resolved 1995 Eclipse GS-T oil pan gasket change

[gameover95]

Just trying to clear this up.

The oil pan on the GS-T is just simply removing the bolts and lowering the pan out of the car (after draining oil), correct?

Thank you.

 

[fourgsixthree33]

No, you have to remove the support beam as well. And may have to drop the exhaust from the downpipe.

Be lucky you don't have an Automatic 1G AWD. Support beam, exhaust, driver side axle, and some other stuff needs removed.

 

[bryanwheat]

Also to properly seal the pan you don't use a gasket you will want to use a bead of ultra grey RTV to seal it.

 

[WES_393]

I've never had to drop the support beam. Just the exhaust, driver axle carrier bearing, and maybe some other random stuff. I second using only a bead of RTV.

Also keep track of the two shorter bolts that go into the timing cover.

 

[NHerron]

There are two specific bolts to keep track of, which the picture attached outlines. Otherwise the correct length bolts may be mixed up with longer ones and cause damage to the timing belt in a groove like way.

The picture also recommends RTV to be used as already stated.
The oil drain for the turbo which attaches to pan uses crush type washers under the bolt heads.

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[gameover95]

Thanks again guys, this will hopefully be a successful afternoon

 

[re-rx7]

Another good RTV is made by Porsche. Pricey but has never let me down.

 

[gameover95]

No, you have to remove the support beam as well. And may have to drop the exhaust from the downpipe.

Be lucky you don't have an Automatic 1G AWD. Support beam, exhaust, driver side axle, and some other stuff needs removed.

I have a straight shot at the oil pan, which support beam are you speaking of?

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

He means the beam that the front engine mount is on, this you dont have to do but the down pipe is a must!

I used the gasket jnztuning sent me, which is cork, and I've not had any leaks and I did that about a year ago now. RTV is still ok to use, I just preferred a gasket as its easier to get off again and seals 100% where you might miss a section on the RTV.

Either way its up to you, only the DP and gearbox inspection cover needs to be moved and NOTHING else.

 

[DJChunter]

The Best RTV I have used is made by Toyota and is FIPG, you want the motor stuff (Black) but they also make a trans one that's (pink) and stays a little softer.
Dave

 

[fourgsixthree33]

He means the beam that the front engine mount is on, this you dont have to do but the down pipe is a must!

Yep, the support beam under the car that runs from the front engine mount to the rear of the engine and attaches to the sub-frame.

I had to remove this on mine. Maybe I didn't HAVE to but it made it easier. If you remove this, the triangular support piece near the right front wheel needs removed as well.

 

[SpiderGST]

There are two specific bolts to keep track of, which the picture attached outlines. Otherwise the correct length bolts may be mixed up with longer ones and cause damage to the timing belt in a groove like way. The picture also recommends RTV to be used as already stated. The oil drain for the turbo which attaches to pan uses crush type washers under the bolt heads.

Thank you for the diagram. I will be using it during assembly of my motor.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Yep, the support beam under the car that runs from the front engine mount to the rear of the engine and attaches to the sub-frame.

I had to remove this on mine. Maybe I didn't HAVE to but it made it easier. If you remove this, the triangular support piece near the right front wheel needs removed as well.

no you really dont need to remove them it was NOT tight for me or a pain and i was on the floor aswell, im not sure i follow on this triangular piece as i never took anything off but the DP and gearbox inspection cover and i did the whole job with only them items off, maybe if you can link me a pic of what you mean just for reference,

 

[GSTurbo1]

Can you not use the red rtv?

 

[bryanwheat]

Can you not use the red rtv?

You could, but it is probably the worst type of rtv that you can use. Grey is a way better choice.