Replacing Oil Pan on 1G TSi

OmgAwd · 10-08-2008

Should i use a FELPRO gasket, RTV, or both?

x-pride · 10-08-2008

RTV is the only way to go! No gasket needed. Make sure you don't put a long bolt on the oil pan hole under the timing belt.

Speedfreak · 10-08-2008

Make sure your surfaces are very clean and dry(brakeclean). Then make sure your RTV is the correct stuff for oil sealing.

HiImBrian · 10-08-2008

Use A LOT of rtv (ultra grey/black) and make sure you torque the bolts to spec.

**Kracka** · 10-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

Use A LOT of rtv (ultra grey/black) and make sure you torque the bolts to spec.

You want to use enough so you get a nice solid thick bead, but not so much it squeezes out all over the place. Be sure to also go surround all the bolt holes.

HiImBrian · 10-15-2008

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Originally Posted by Kracka

You want to use enough so you get a nice solid thick bead, but not so much it squeezes out all over the place. Be sure to also go surround all the bolt holes.

That's what I meant. Make a complete line of rtv all the way around w/ no gaps.

**scheides** · 10-08-2008

torque spec is like 15 ft-lbs, very light!

**Goat Blower** · 10-08-2008

It's a lot less than 15 ft/lbs, it's something inch/lbs.

HiImBrian · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

It's a lot less than 15 ft/lbs, it's something inch/lbs.

You're definitely right, it's inch/lbs for sure. Id find the torque specs online just to be sure though. I remember it's basically a hair more than finger tight.

OmgAwd · 10-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

You're definitely right, it's inch/lbs for sure. Id find the torque specs online just to be sure though. I remember it's basically a hair more than finger tight.

That's why I asked. Two are stripped out because of the previous owner.

**scheides** · 10-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

It's a lot less than 15 ft/lbs, it's something inch/lbs.

Doh! Yes, way lighter, you're right!

**JET** · 10-08-2008

And use ultra black on it, that works the best.

Matt D. · 10-09-2008

Scheides wouldn't know, his torque wrench is busted anyway.

turbotalon1g · 10-09-2008

^lol.
Should he be careful to how much he is putting on too, don't want a big goop of it on the inside of the oil pan.

OmgAwd · 10-09-2008

Thank you. Can i get RTV at any auto parts store?

**Kracka** · 10-09-2008

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Originally Posted by OmgAwd

Can i get RTV at any auto parts store?

Yup.

sleepydsm · 10-09-2008

A nice bead is all you need. Something I have done myself is lay a bead, and then gently spread it out on the surface of the pan leaving a nice layer, not too thin. And DO NOT get a lot of RTV on the bolts, you can hydrolically lock the bolt and possible screw the threads up more. If some are stripped, try just running a proper tap (M6x1.00 I think) and try threading in a bolt. If it seems to feel good, just let it be then. Might even have to helicoil some of the holes.

CarPsyco84 · 10-09-2008

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

A nice bead is all you need. Something I have done myself is lay a bead, and then gently spread it out on the surface of the pan leaving a nice layer, not too thin. And DO NOT get a lot of RTV on the bolts, you can hydrolically lock the bolt and possible screw the threads up more. If some are stripped, try just running a proper tap (M6x1.00 I think) and try threading in a bolt. If it seems to feel good, just let it be then. Might even have to helicoil some of the holes.

If the stripped holes are right next to each other your probly going to wanna try to fix them, if their not it "might" not leak.... depends on where it is too, if its on a corner or just the side.

sleepydsm · 10-09-2008

Also, ULTRA BLACK is the best (quoting a Permatex employee) RTV of all the kinds Permatex makes, and is the best for this application.

AwdGSX13 · 10-09-2008

Ultra Black RTV FTW!