Does anyone have the FSM pages on how to change the oil pan gasket on a 97 accord 4 cyl? Thanks in advance.

 

newbie here - whta's an FSM?

 

factory service manual


That is what Toyota has for its vehicles. Not sure if the honda ones are called the same thing.

 

Here's the basic breakdown of it.... Pretty straight forward, drain the oil first (get an oil filter and change that too while you're draining it) remove the oil pan, clean the surfaces so that the new gasket will seal properly and then re-install it it's actually remarkably easy to do

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So RTV silicone only needs to be added to the area where the curve begins and ends? Should it be added on the entire curve? On both sides of the gasket?

 

there are varying opinions on this one... I'd probably just add a very thin layer to both sides of that one area, also, get the rubber gasket (non-cork) if possible... usually around the same price but they are supposed to last longer.... also easier to remove/replace for future repairs if needed.

 

thanks a lot.

 

no prob. let us know how it goes

 

get a can of spray trim adhesive, and some honda bond ....put honda bond on the curved section and on the opposite side , spray the trim adhesive on the gasket and the block,, stick the gasket on the block, make sure to line up all the holes,, then put honda bond on the pan curved sction and on the opposite flat section ..DO NOT USE TOO MUCH HONDA BOND

install pan ,, DO NOT OVERTITGHTEN the bolts and nuts ,,,,,,,, start in the middle and go back and forth ( frt to back),, just use a hand rachet to tighten them up ,, start all the bolts and nuts before tighten any of them up

 

What Is Honda Bond?