free_money

I have an 02 accord 4cyl and while changing the oil today, I noticed oil leaking from around the top of the oil pan. I checked above the pan and didn't see any oil dripping from above. I was wondering how I'd go about fixing this oil leak. I noticed that I'd have to drop the exhaust down to allow room to remove the oil pan and it appears I'd have to remove a cover from the tranny. Does anyone know of where to find a how to video or write up on this? Does the oil pan have a rubber gasket or does it only use Honda bond?? Thanks for any input

woodytick

it should have a rubber gasket & will take you about an hour or so if you have the proper tools. I just fixed the one on my son's civic.

free_money

Looking at this diagram I don't see any rubber gasket involved.

lazlong

Usually the aluminum pans use Honda Bond and the steel pans have gaskets.

Generally, you only have to move the exhaust out of the way. Disconnect the O2 sensor on the exhaust manifold. Remove the shield on the exhaust manifold (3 bolts). Remove the manifold bolts and gently dislodge the manifold from the gasket and engine. Now, go under the car and and disconnect the exhaust from the hangers and you should be able to move it far enough out of the way. You will need a new exhaust manifold gasket if the gasket isn't metal.

Also, when removing or installing the pan you need need to loosen or tighten in a specific order (and specific ft-lbs when tightening) so as not warp the pan. Sorry, I don't have the order for your car but, you can get a service manual on disc or download from eBay for super cheap.

*Note: Once you put the Honda Bond on the pan you have 4 minutes to install before it goes bad and you have to scrap it all off and start again.




EDIT:

I generally don't like taking the exhaust apart where he did because those bolts are usually rusted on and half the time you have to cut them off. Not to mention you have to buy a new gasket plus more bolts and springs. Yes, there are springs that go with the bolts.

free_money

Does anyone know of the specific pattern to tightening these bolts when reinstalling the oil pan?

djkurious

Pretty much same for Accord

lazlong

That will work but, he needs the torque specs.

@ free money: Finger tighten the darkened bolts. Then tighten all bolts, in sequence, in 3 steps with the final step tightened to torque spec.

Wait at least 30 minutes before putting oil in the engine.