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Originally Posted by FR-S2GT86
Non-flat? It appears to be flat in all of the places that it needs to be.
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Okay, here's what I'm going to do. It's been a while since I stepped in to solve a problem, (ask ole' @ Tcoat what I did for him a while back) but this OEM oil pan sealing design using sealant instead of normal gasket material sucks! Especially if you do the labor yourself or if you rely on dealership stooges who don't give two shits about the quality of their work to do it for you.
I'm going to purchase a brand new oil pan from the local Toyota or Subaru dealer and I will get started on this project. If anyone would like to collaborate, know that I do this to solve problems for personal gain, and to help others in our community. I don't do this for profit. PM me if you care to offer assistance. |
LOL just yesterday I was listening to a song on the radio and smiled at how good it sounded and how much I appreciated the help!
There is very little that is "flat" on the 86 oil pan. The pan has a ridge and the mating surface a groove that are designed to hold the sealant in place and create a seal. Although a gasket could certainly be made to fill that I would have a concern that due to the wide spacing and relative thinness of the pan material you would have a rough time getting enough even pressure on a gasket to prevent leaks.
