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    Oil Pan Removal and Re-installation

    Any tips or tricks to know? It is on an '85 Toyota Van. Do I need to use sealant?

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    Re: About to Install Oil Pan

    You should get a tube of FIPG (Form In Place Gasket). Here's a link to my blog entry where I'm installing a pan: https://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/...ebuild-part-12

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    Re: About to Install Oil Pan

    Any problems with just using a felpro gasket instead of the sealant? I need to change out a dented pan with the engine in the van and don't know if I could get a good bead with the open end down.

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    Re: About to Install Oil Pan

    I bought a bunch of 4y cork oil pan gaskets several years ago. I got them because I had a hard time trusting FIPG alone and wanted to be prepared. However, when I get into the "engine assembling frame of mind" I always revert back to the Toyota way (FIPG only). I've never actually had a pan off a van with the engine still installed, so I can't say for certain which way I'd go. I would probably rehearse ahead of time by holding the pan up to the block. If I thought I could do the final install without messing up the FIPG, then I'd apply it to the pan, then install. If however it was a PITA to get the pan to the right place (without dragging the seal surface), I'd probably use the pre-cut gasket. Good luck with whatever you decide. Tim

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    Re: About to Install Oil Pan

    I replaced my oil pan with the engine in situ, being that your's is a 2WD, I would think it would be a walk in the park to swap out, by comparison.
    I used FIPG and was happy with the results, didn't have any significant issues getting the pan back into place.

    Personally, I have no love of cork gaskets.
    They are far too easy to over-tighten and they not fond of excessive heat.
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    PS - I put the FIPG on the pan, before getting it anywhere near the vehicle, it has a long tack time, not at all like typical silicone sealants.

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    Re: About to Install Oil Pan

    This is probably a dumb question, but does anything need to be moved to get the oil pan out? or will it slide out once bolts are off ? Might be doing this in my driveway.

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    Re: About to Install Oil Pan

    Not a dumb question at all.

    Always a good idea to drain the oil first.

    Not sure if 85 has the oil level sensor but if it does, you'll want to pull it prior to dropping the pan, saves buying a new sensor.

    The rest should be straight forward.
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    Oil pan reinstall

    When you are putting your oil pan on do you use the FIPG sealant as well as a gasket? Or one or the other?

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    Re: Oil pan reinstall

    I use an FIPG. Keep in mind there is no pressure there... you just need to seal it. I guess I would use a gasket if I got one in a set... but normally I wouldn't waste a trip into town to pick one up.

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    Re: Oil pan reinstall

    Nicce i already have a gasket but in the manual it said to use fipg and didnt mention a gasket so i was a little confused

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    rusted out oil pan?

    just wondering if anyone has had to replace the oil pan on their van because of rust? my tech says it could rupture causing total loss of oil and quick destruction of motor. he said it is common on ford pick-up trucks. the pan is brown and rusty looking with a coating of oil. the level on dipstick is good and i notice no leaks on my garage floor. although the van was raised in montana, it's spent the last 16 years here in wisconsin but only driven in winter for a couple/three years and not at all in the past ten. might this tech, whom i've not known very long, be trying to sell me a repair i don't really need. all opinions welcome. thanks.

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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    Yes, i have this problem also, and mine is pretty rusted at the moment but I have a used one which I refinished and powdercoated. Will put that on soon. Strange that most of the rust is there..

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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    thanks for your response. i will proceed with the replacement.

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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    Not uncommon at all, at least in the rust belt.
    That was one of the first repairs I did. post purchase.
    I went OEM, as used was not an option.
    Make sure you remove the level sensor before trying to pull the pan

    In my experience, if there is flaky rust present and you scrape off some of the flakes and find dampness(oil) under the flakes, it needs replacing ASAP.
    Generally speaking, dry surface rust doesn't pose a problem.
    Shampooing is usually the first rule in locating leaks.
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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    thanks Burntboot. so the the oil level sensor is removed from the exterior of the pan?

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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    That is correct sir.
    Pull the sender (4 bolts IIRC) and remember to get new gaskets for it.

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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    mr Burntboot: any idea about where to get the oil level sensor gasket(s)? do you have a part # perhaps? thanks.

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    Re: rusted out oil pan?

    found that part #: 90430-27001

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    Oil Pan Removal and Re-installation

    Just wondering how big a job it is to replace the oil pan gasket.

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    Re: Leaking oil and a frozen bolt

    The FSM goes into some pretty good clarity on the oil pan.
    HERE!

    Your welcome!

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