Oil pan gasket or gasket maker?

[PorterzSupra]

I need to replace my oil pan gasket, it looks like from the factory they use gasket maker instead of a gasket, what would hold better should I use a gasket or gasket maker to make my own seal?

 

[jimi87-t]

NOTHING will hold better then factory FIPG.

Go to Toyo and pick up a tube or two, the stuff is 10000xs better than normal auto sealant.

 

[PorterzSupra]

factory FIPG? Whats that? They use some type of white gasket maker from the factory so I dunno..

 

[jimi87-t]

factory FIPG? Whats that? They use some type of gasket maker from the factory so I dunno what would be better

FIPG is the factory toyota sealant, (Form In Place Gasket=FIPG)

 

[bensn8]

Or you can use high temp RTV (red in color) it works for me and has never leaked.

 

[IJ.]

Only "issue" with RTV compared to the Toyota FIPG is the RTV bonds and is really hard to make let go if you have to pull the pan later on!
(I trashed my old steel pan pulling it off)

 

[bensn8]

True, but you gotta admit that the shit seal good.:icon_bigg

 

[Loki]

Only "issue" with RTV compared to the Toyota FIPG is the RTV bonds and is really hard to make let go if you have to pull the pan later on!
(I trashed my old steel pan pulling it off)

I had the same problem taking mine off, it was such a bitch to take off. I had to stick a knife through and then go around the pan with the knife before it would even start to move :icon_mad:

 

[IJ.]

LMAO yep I could have run it with no bolts or lifted the motor up by the pan it stuck so well!

 

[suprarich]

Heat is your friend to remove parts held together by rtv. Just run your tourch around the flange on the oil pan. It will peel right off.

 

[PorterzSupra]

******* the turbo pan does not fit the na block guys... the oil pump is off center, im doin a NA-T in my turbo body, I was told 2 use the turbo pan but it dont fit the NA block what now?*********

 

[shaeff]

FIPG all the way. screw RTV in this case. i use FIPG for almost everything that i USED to use RTV for.

-shaeff

 

[pimptrizkit]

******* the turbo pan does not fit the na block guys... the oil pump is off center, im doin a NA-T in my turbo body, I was told 2 use the turbo pan but it dont fit the NA block what now?*********

im not sure what your saying im using an n/a oil pan on my turbo block, and the n/a pan already had the provision for the oil return line.

fits fine

 

[IJ.]

******* the turbo pan does not fit the na block guys... the oil pump is off center, im doin a NA-T in my turbo body, I was told 2 use the turbo pan but it dont fit the NA block what now?*********

Try turning it around........:nono:

Same pan rails on the block same pump mounting they're interchangeable.

 

[billspreston01]

I have no experience with the FIPG yet...but let me tell you, I used RTV and my oil pan is leaking ALL THE WAY AROUND...I have to pull the engine JUST to fix that. S-U-X....get the FIPG

 

[oldschool85]

use toyota FIPG or Permetex FIPG will do the same.

The turbo pan WILL fit the NA black. Same flange pattern all around, the only thing different is the center sump. If it doesnt fit then use the front sump oil pan but it should fit with a center sump. Using the front sump on the MK3 will not fit cuz it will hit the xmember.

charlie

 

[PorterzSupra]

I have it the right way, for some reason this NA block has a different oil pump position. The 2 pans turbo and NA have oil pump hoes cut in completely different positions. The NA block has a big hole in the center for the pump and the turbo has a small hole cut on one side. Guys im not crazy the NA and turbo pans I have are completely different!

 

[jetjock]

I also recommend FIPG when possible. That said, I've done two using aftermarket gaskets without leaks. The key is surface prep and proper torque. Usng a sealer like Permatex Aviation is good too. Also, although it may be obvious to most, when using FIPG on any surface be sure to run the bead around the inside of any bolt holes.

 

[IJ.]

I have it the right way, for some reason this NA block has a different oil pump position. The 2 pans turbo and NA have oil pump hoes cut in completely different positions. The NA block has a big hole in the center for the pump and the turbo has a small hole cut on one side. Guys im not crazy the NA and turbo pans I have are completely different!

You may have a PICKUP from a centre sump motor...

The Block and Pump mounts are identical between NA and GTE.

Try swapping out the pickups and make sure you use a new O-Ring (it should be in the gasket set)

 

[PorterzSupra]

I am gonna try using the NA pan and ill see if it works in the turbo body