Replacing an oil pan on a 98 Chevy Cavalier

[Matt Brandsema]

So my oil pan has been stripped for while and I always have to go through hoops to try and stop the leaks when I change the oil. (No I didn’t strip it, Good year decided to save 10 seconds of work time by using an impact wrench.

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[rafboy14]

I know eric doesent like to put rtv gasket, but in you case I preffered to spread the Rtv all over the crankcase and in the oil pan and put the rubber gasket on.. just dont over tighten the bolts. notice before you do all these stuff drain the oil pan first.

[380]

i did an oil pan on a 98 town and country. i only put one bead of RTV around the pan and then placed the gasket on. as far as the bolts i didn’t put anything on them. i just hand tightened them and then torqued to spec. if i were you i would put just a bead on the pan and a dab of RTV every 2 – 3 inches on the gasket, u could even do it every inch if you wanted to. I filled the pan up with oil right a way and ran it within 20 minutes after install and didn’t have a problem. so u should be fine but doesn’t hurt to be safe. so i would suggest at least waiting an hour. and if you have the time then just give it 3.

[dreamer2355]

As stated above, i would not go crazy using RTV when you also have a gasket available. I would possibly use the RTV to hold the gasket in place but that would be it.

Just make sure you clean the inside of the pan thoroughly.

[Matt Brandsema]

Thanks guys!! 😀 !

[Trcustoms719]

I always coat the gaskets a little in RTV to help them seal better and to stay in place.
Don’t ever do it to a head gasket though..C:P

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