I got a new oil pan and gasket and I was wondering which side of the gasket goes to the block and which goes to the pan itself. The flat side and the side with the raised edges? I searched. I was also wondering if I need any sealant. I searched and saw that some people said around the 2 bends, but if someone could be more specific I would really appreciate it. TIA. By the way this is for my 1992 B18A.

 

I could be wrong, but cant you only put it on 1 way, due to the bends in it? I believe its flat side touching pan, ribbed side on block. Ryan

 

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agree

 

D series can only go on 1 way, but i am pretty sure B series have a totally flat oil pan surface.

i think (kind of guessing here) the flatter part goes to the block and the side with ridges goes to the oil pan.

 

Ok thanks guys, anyone have any advice for me on the sealant?

 

I just finished changing the pan out on my 91 CRX Si/ZC for my turbo setup. It was my first time, so I just learned all the things you are discovering now.

- For the D-series oilpans, the gasket can only go one way. If you take it out of the package, the gasket *should* have 2 natural half-circles which are pre-molded and want to bend a certain direction. Thus it's easy to see how this will mate up to your pan.

- For gasket sealant, you should get Hondabond (from Honda dealer) or Permatex Ultra-Grey (any auto store). They are pretty much the same thing. You just want to put some sealant on the "half-circle" areas. Don't go crazy putting it all around.

Then, after you bolt your pan back up to the block, wait 24 hours before refilling with oil. Not going off of experience here, but I keep reading this suggestion whenever I search for oilpan changing instructions. Seems to make sense though..I'm thinking you want to achieve a good seal (and have everything dried) before you potentially immerse your seal/gasket with oil.

Good luck.
If you want more info then what I've provided, do a search in the FI forum for "oilpan". Especially under archived content. You'll find tons.