5Point7Liter

So tonight after work I decided to head to my buddies house to put on my new wheels that came in today. As we had my car in the air, I noticed a sudden pool of oil under my car.
Immediately I thought (since I just got an oil change the other day) that maybe the drain plug was stripped or under-tightened...nope. The plug was nice and tight and the oil was not coming from there. It appears to be coming from between the oil pan and block.
I wish I had a camera (and that it wasnt too dark out) because I would post a picture, but the gasket doesnt look too good just from viewing it as it is now. I'm guessing its just an old or bad gasket.

So looks like I'll have to purchase a new gasket. Anything else that I'll need to get for this (other than, of course, more oil for when I change out the gasket)?

Any input would be great. Thanks (and sorry if this is a little noobish, I never thought I would be posting about stuff like this).

sql_civic

iTrader: (3)

Yes, you need to get some Hondabond or Permatex Ultra Grey liquid gasket. Only use a small amount where the pan meets humps in the oil pump and the rear end cap. Do not put on the entire mating surface.

Remove any existing liquid gasket.

Install liquid gasket to the inner threads of the bolt holes.

Install the bolts finger tight at first then tighten to 12 N-m or 8.7 lbf-ft in three steps.

Wait at least 30 min before filling with oil.

Good luck.

2redstars

its pretty easy. worst part is undoing all those damn bolts. air tools make it easy taking them off, but do it by hand putting them back on.

BryanM.

iTrader: (1)

Don't forget exhaust gaskets, the exhaust manifold has to come off to change the oil pan gasket.

93egcoupesi

I have to do this later on too

when you remove the exhaust manifold do you have to remove the cat as well, because I just installed a cat-back my self and on that side of the cat, the bolts are pretty rusty, so I want to try avoiding removing the side attached to my cat-back.

BryanM.

iTrader: (1)

You don't have to remove the cat. As for the rusty bolts, I would get rid of them now and replace them with stainless hardware, we northeners get nasty rust on out exhaust components quickly. You'll thank yourself later for doing so.