Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

So I just got my new oil pan and gasket in the mail today. Any tips or tricks I can use or do? And i've been told to bolt the pan on in a criss cross pattern. like from front left corner to rear right corner etc. how hard should I torque them. I did this one time and i know i completely torque'd it wrong and its still leaking....any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

RE: Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

i'm not sure how hard you have to torque them but i believe you can buy a special tool to torque them so you'll get the equal amount of torque on those bolts .. you can get that at either autozone or pepboys.. goodluck

RE: Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

What year of car do you have? If it's a 94-97 Accord here is the R&R steps...



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RE: Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

get a can of 3m spray adhesive, spary the block and the gasket side that will go to the block,,, also get some Honda-bond,, put a slight amount on the curved part and the opposite part on the gasket before you stick it up on the block,,, put some honda-bond on the same places on the oil pan before you put it up.......

As for the bolts and nuts, use a small rachetm extension and a 10mm socket ,, tighten the bolts starting in the middle on a criss cross sequence,, do not overtighten them or gasket will squish out and leak..

RE: Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

thanks guys..hopefully this time around it fixed the leak. i've been thru hell and back twice with this sh*t! the first time i changed it it still leaked from the same spot! this time i followed the directions above. *PRAY FOR ME*

RE: Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

how long should i wait till i add the oil back in and will be able to start the car?

RE: Oil Pan Installation Tips?
 

as soon as you are done.. no waiting period ,, you will be fine