2G Oil Pan leaking after numerous attempts

[Slo2gn]

Alright I recently rebuilt a 97 Gst (7 bolt) and have installed the Oil Pan at least 4 times.. at first it was leaking near the oil pump then, it leaked on the pump (fixed that with OEM mitsubishi pump gasket from STM) now it leaks by the Flywheel.. I am fallowing it to spec I think.. I am using Permatex "the good stuff" is there any tricks or Ideas with the install that I may not see according the haynes manual? thanks

 

[EGLTAWLN]

you must properly clean off the block flange and oil pan flange of any grease/oil with varsol or toluene or other type of "thinner" BEFORE you apply the RTV. failure to do this will result in a leak.
even if it looks like bare metal, just wipe it with the "thinner" and the RTV will have a much better chance of sticking and sealing.

 

[donniekak]

I always use a new oil pan, clean the block flange with a wire brush and brake cleaner, and use the right stuff. No leaks. Also, there is no oem oil pan gasket, it's sealed from the factory with rtv.

 

[bastarddsm]

How much is a new Oilpan donnie? I didn't know they were availible.

 

[tmoney20g]

As an option to OEM, $62 from Advance/Autozone, Spectra brand.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/spectra-premium-oil-pan-crp14b/18080485-P?searchTerm=oil pan

 

[donniekak]

I use those spectra pans every time I pull a pan off. They work great.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Got my pan from oriley no gasket, used gasket maker, just did this with a new pan on my build.

 

[mercaholik]

Also for what it's worth 3m's three bond is cheaper and I believe they make mitsu bond, Honda bond etc.

 

[92AWDHX40]

My tube was less than 10 bucks I think.

 

[dsmspick]

One thing that may help is to run the rtv on the inside of the bolt holes (motor side) this will help it from leaking at the bolt holes. But like others have said, make sure the pan is flat and that both surfaces are clean of oil. I always torque mine down in a pattern like you would torquing down a head so that the pan is sitting even all the way around. Then I let it sit for at least 24 hours before start up and driving. Good luck man!

 

[enriquez2000]

Scraping properly and prep is always the key to abgood seal on all oil pans