While I was removing my timing chain cover, the right side of the oil pan set underneath ripped. I don't know how you would take it off without breaking it because there are two dowels on top and it needs to come of somewhat strait. My question now is, can I just use black RTV gasket sealer to for insurance that no oil will leak? Is this a common problem? Will I need to replace my oil pan gasket?

 

Yes, using RTV is a common fix for this problem. I was able to get my timing cover off without ripping the gasket by losening the oil pan bolts and dropping the pan a little, and then very carfully removing the gasket from the cover. I still squirted some RTV into the corners when re-installing.

 

Ahh, I didn't drop the pan , RTV should seal it pretty well?

 

i tore my oil pan gasket and patched it with some RTV. needless to say, i ended up replacing the timing cover gasket, and the oil pan gasket about six months later. i would say just fix it right the first time even if it can be frustrating.

 

I think I will try the RTV for now, I think I might have to replace my oil pump later on anyways. How hard is it to replace the oil pump which requires replacing the oil pan gasket at the same time? Do you have to take the motor out??

 

Sorry, no solution here. I just wanted to be associated with this post in case there is an answer.

I'm pretty sure you don't have to remove the motor to get the pan off. You just have to rotate the crank while you pull the pan out, slowly. Some have been know to unbolt the motor mount bolts and raise the motor slightly.

 

I just replaced my oil pan gasket 2 weeks ago. I received the car back after a cam install and the pan gasket was ripped on driver front corner. The guy used RTV to seal it and it held for less than 200 miles. I ended up just removing all of the pan bolts which allowed the pan to drop about an 1 1/2". I then ran the front of the pan gasket underneath the crank, with the driver and passanger sides of the gasketunderneath the pan. Once the front and back (half circle parts) are in place and are not firm, you can then wrap the driver and passanger side around the edge of the pan without harm. Then I just put a little RTV on the front and back of the pan gasket for extra insurance and have absolutely no leaks what so ever. It took me a totol of about an hour. Good luck

 

Interesting, you did this with everything still on the car including the timing chain cover? I can assemble everything then replace the gasket when I am all done? Were you able to push the pan so you were able to have access to the oil pump?