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82toyo · 10-03-2005, 12:55 AM

I am going to change my oil pan gasket and wondering if there are any better gaskets than the cork one. I have had a hard time getting the cork to seal without overtorquing the bolts or not getting them tight enough. Looking to see what everyone else has used or is cork the only way to go. Thanks for any help.

Free84Pickup · 10-04-2005, 12:37 PM

Are you using a torque wrench?

82toyo · 10-04-2005, 06:30 PM

yes

Free84Pickup · 10-14-2005, 12:05 AM

I took my 1984 pan and set it on an anvil and used a piece of steel that fit in the groove around the bolt 'circle' and pounded the thing flat. The bolts had deformed the metal. The flattened surface has sealed nicely with the cork.
I'm not on the rapid response force and not very clear in my writing, but give it a try.

99mustang232 · 10-14-2005, 04:01 PM

the felpro i used was also cork

SITNLOWSITNFAT · 10-19-2005, 05:43 PM

This is a neat trick I learned. When you take your oil pan off. Take a flat hand file and file the edge(where the gasket touches the pan) around the pan. Then when finished clean all the shavings and apply rtv sealant (your choice). Lay the gasket down and gently pres down on the gasket so it holds in place. Re install the pan. When toqured down rtv sealant will be squished out between the engine and the pan. Now take your finger and run it along the edge of the engine and oil pan where they meet. This allways works for me on any car or truck that I have worked on. Good luck!

Jesster1 · 10-24-2005, 02:48 AM

Guys, I am sorry to rain on your parade. Toyota did not make an oil pan gasket for these engines. All the aftermarket companys have come up with these gaskets but they are not recommended by Toyota. Go to your local Toyota dealer and buy a tube of F.I.P.G. its about 10-12. You just run a bead right down the middle and on the inside of the bolt holes and your set. Torque the bolts to 9 ft lbs if you dont have a torque wrench use a 1/4 inch 12mm socket and ratchet. Trust me once you use this stuff it will be bye bye leak. By the way F.I.P.G. stands for Form In Place Gasket once it becomes dry it is as hard as rubber. Try not to get it on your fingers unless you feel like soaking them in brake parts cleaner for a few minutes.

99mustang232 · 10-24-2005, 11:54 AM

and the differance between F.I.P.G. and RTV is?

Free84Pickup · 10-24-2005, 12:10 PM

The ID plate on my 22r truck says Feb of 1984. I just changed the crank bearings while doing a timing chain replacement. My brother bought the truck new and claims to never have had any major engine work done. When I took the oil pan down there was a gasket between the oil pan and the block.
I believe that the form in place goo gasket came sometime after 2/84.

Jesster1 · 10-24-2005, 01:18 PM

RTV and FIPG 2 totally different things. RTV is a silicone based product and FIPG has molecular properties that turn into a rubber-like substance. RTV will withstand oil for a couple of years when FIPG has been known to withstand it for up to 10 years under normal operating conditions They have a product out there that is similar callled Ultra Grey. It is made by permatex and can be found at most local auto parts stores. It is a good product but it takes longer to dry. I dont like to harp on other peoples products because they are also good. Permatex has Ultra Grey, Mitsubishi has their sealant, Honda has Honda Bond and Toyota has FIPG. If you would like I can scan in the application picture out of my manual so you know how to apply whatever you choose to use. Whichever route you wiosh to take I hope this helps you.