Resealing My Oil Pan - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

pippin732 · 09-22-2011, 07:57 AM

I went to the stealership the other day to get the timing belt done on my 01 Camry 4 cylinder and was told that my main oil pan has a small leak in it. I'm going to reseal it myself and I was wondering if I am supposed to use a gasket along with ATF, use ATF by itself, or use a gasket by itself?

Thanks for anyone's replies

71Corolla · 09-22-2011, 10:27 AM

You mean RTV, which is all you need no additional gasket is used. Use a putty knife to remove the oil pan.

pippin732 · 09-22-2011, 11:40 AM

Thanks Corolla. Any other advice to make the job go smooth would be appreciated.

WaxonWaxStillOn · 09-22-2011, 12:04 PM

It's best to unbolt the exhaust so you can get more space to set the pan in place properly the first time, without needing to wiggle the pan in and risk messing up the seal. You'll see this when you need to wiggle the pan to get it out after removing all the 10mm bolts out.

I'm surprise there isn't a DIY for this, but after searching, it appears there isn't.

carsrus · 09-22-2011, 02:17 PM

If they just changed the timing side seals I would hold off on the job. If the valve cover or timing side seals leak it will look like the pan is leaking.

Wait a couple weeks and it might just be residual oil. I wouldent advise using only RTV if this is the first time your doing something like this. Use a gasket and if needed a bit of RTV.

RichieRichJP · 09-22-2011, 04:27 PM

The best way to remove the gasket is to get a dremel and one of their conical steel brushes. It's takes that gasket off in 5 minutes.
Second, use Toyota gasket maker. Nothing beats that and it's a sure seal and will last a LONG time, unless you obviously screw up.

***JohnGD*** · 09-22-2011, 08:55 PM

Is this the ATF pan gasket or oil pan gasket? No you don't coat it with ATF or oil.

If it's the ATF pan gasket then you can buy a strainer/gasket kit like Wix for about $20. The Wix kit has a rubber gasket. But other kits with cork-rubber work just as good. Check the ATF level on the dipstick first before you drain. And then measure and add back that amount. That way you be (nearly) right on. Leave no lint in the pan.

If it's the oil pan gasket and if you don't plan on removing the exhaust then use a Fel-Pro cork-rubber gasket. make sure to torque properly with a 1/4"-drive torque wrench (like Harbor Freight).

If you want to use RTV (best with exhaust removed, but rusted bolts/nuts can be a problem) then make sure the surfaces are clean and free of oil (it prevents new RTV from sticking). I personally like Permatex RTV like Ultra Black or Ultra Copper. Just follow directions.

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Originally Posted by pippin732

I went to the stealership the other day to get the timing belt done on my 01 Camry 4 cylinder and was told that my main oil pan has a small leak in it. I'm going to reseal it myself and I was wondering if I am supposed to use a gasket along with ATF, use ATF by itself, or use a gasket by itself?

Thanks for anyone's replies

pippin732 · 09-23-2011, 04:12 AM

Whats the proper torque for the oil pan?

bolink654 · 09-23-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pippin732

Whats the proper torque for the oil pan?

48 in lbs? If I'm reading it right.

pippin732 · 09-23-2011, 04:25 AM

From what I've read searching, it seems that the FIPG sets up really fast. How much working time do I have to get the pan torqued down?

TedL · 09-23-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pippin732

From what I've read searching, it seems that the FIPG sets up really fast. How much working time do I have to get the pan torqued down?

Just used the Toyota product recently, and stated working time was 15 min. It seemed a different consistency than other RTVs I've used. Pricy for RTV, but the stuff works. I am willing to pay for quality/performance, especially to avoid rework.

WaxonWaxStillOn · 09-23-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bolink654

48 in lbs? If I'm reading it right.

Not to be confused with 48 ft/lbs...in other words, 4 ft/lbs if I understand this correctly.

pippin732 · 09-23-2011, 12:01 PM

Does anyone have a picture of where the bead of FIPG is supposed to go?

WaxonWaxStillOn · 09-23-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pippin732

Does anyone have a picture of where the bead of FIPG is supposed to go?

pippin732 · 09-23-2011, 01:48 PM

I'm really up in the air as to whether or not I should just use the FIPG or a Fel Pro gasket. I tried searching to find some feedback as to how the Fel Pro gaskets have held up but couldn't really find anything. Does anyone have feedback about the Fel Pro gaskets? It would be nice not to have to mess around with the exhaust if possible.