[TR] Replacing oil pan gasket

[Alex]

As an additional thought to Bob's answer, after flattening/straightening all 
the bolt/screw holes in the pan, apply the Ultra-black to the pan and place 
the gasket on. Center accordingly and let sit over night until the silicone 
seals. This approach sets the gasket firm to the pan so you can easily move 
it and place it when ready. Then apply a bead to the block and attach making 
sure to torque to proper settings. This approach has been spelled out on the 
Buckeye site (I believe) for valve cover gaskets and works exceptionally 
well. I've used it for both gaskets on both my cars. It is much cleaner and 
will minimize the mess.
Alex Manzo
72 TR6
59 TR3A
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Danielson" <75TR6 at tr6.danielsonfamily.org>
To: <PeterSchop at aol.com>; <6pack at autox.team.net>
Cc: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Replacing oil pan gasket


> Peter,
> I used the stock gasket with Ultra-black on each side. At the front and
> back, the bolts go into an aluminum block that is prone to stripping. You
> might want to insert Keene-Serts or Heli-coils to get a good tight seal.
> Having said all of that I doubt we can ever prevent oil from seeping out 
> of
> our engines.
>
> Bob Danielson
> 1975 TR6 CF38503U
> Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
> Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
> http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of PeterSchop at aol.com
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> Subject: [TR] Replacing oil pan gasket
>
> While I have the body off the frame on my TR6, I thought I would try  to
> tackle some of the oil leaks starting with the oil pan gasket. When I 
> bought
> the car a couple of years ago, the PO told me that one of the oil pan 
> bolts
> was striped out. I will find out soon which one.
>
> What is the best way to replace the pan gasket and what kind of gaskets 
> are
> out there. Is there a silicone gasket or should I just buy a standard 
> gasket
> from TRF or Moss? Is Hylomar the best sealant to use?
>
> TIA,
> Peter Schoppelry
> TR6 '69