Oil pan gasket (1MZ) - to be or not to be?

[Nervous]

Subj! Do you think it is a good idea to use aftermarket oil pan gasket or just use FGIP-like stuff? Cons and pros? I think, oil pan gasket is easier to use than that silicone stuff.... What is your experience?

[Quattrovalvole]

Originally Posted by Nervous

Subj! Do you think it is a good idea to use aftermarket oil pan gasket or just use FGIP-like stuff? Cons and pros? I think, oil pan gasket is easier to use than that silicone stuff.... What is your experience?

Honestly, about 6 months a go I ordered a FelPro from Autozone and so far no problems .....

[Rattlin_Steele]

I went with OEM FIPG based primarily on the advice in this post:

Assembly, Start-up and break in of New/rebuilt engines. . .

plus I was already ordering a bunch of OEM gaskets, seals, etc from an OEM parts supplier, so I just threw in a tube of FIPG for ~ $10

So far no leaks.

[73sport]

FIPG all the way. . .

While your waiting for parts, I'd drain the oil and yank the battery <<Fail safe, engine no start<<.

After its done dripping for week, yank the pan. Get every trace of of the old FIPG off both parts. Clean it with acetone, and reapply some name brand FIPG.

Its the best material for the job if applied correctly.

Also, you might want to wipe up in the sump area to reduce the amount of fresh oil running down and making contact with the new FIPG so it can cure without having oil present.