I have oil allover the bottom of my oil pan, but i also have oil at the very bottom of the block, do you guys think its just a bad seal?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeIsCool &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have oil allover the bottom of my oil pan, but i also have oil at the very bottom of the block, do you guys think its just a bad seal? </TD></TR></TABLE>No I think you just have to remember to open the fill cap before you add oil.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Actually, unless you can describe it better, you're gonna have to clean your engine up real good, then watch carefully until you find where it's actually coming from. It could be the oil pan gasket but it blows upwards when you drive.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JimBlake &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No I think you just have to remember to open the fill cap before you add oil.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Actually, unless you can describe it better, you're gonna have to clean your engine up real good, then watch carefully until you find where it's actually coming from. <U>It could be the oil pan gasket but it blows upwards when you drive.</U>
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My thoughts. How much would a gasket run for the oil pan? What seems odd is that I am not losing any oil when i change it, I always have 4qts drain out. Maybe little drops add up. I dont know, thanks for your input

 

200 miles is a bit too far without oil. I heard engine could seize in yards.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JakeIsCool &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How much would a gasket run for the oil pan?</TD></TR></TABLE>Wild guess... $20 or $25?? Also don't forget exhaust gaskets since you have to take off the A-pipe.

A tiny bit of sealant in each corner, there's a seam between the block & oilpump; between block & rear seal carrier. (Well, that's on my Integra, Accord maybe different?) Don't go nuts. Too much sealant lubricates the gasket & lets it squirm around as you tighten the pan.

Where on the block? Could it be coming from the oil filter? Oil pressure switch? Headgasket? Oil pump? You still gotta find the real leak.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by david90 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">200 miles is a bit too far without oil. I heard engine could seize in yards.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha wtf this has nothing to do with this post lol PHDTS