sinkrun Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Had a pan leaking bad on my new engine its a 96 bolck in my 2001XJ new engine ran great. I must of had the gasket kinked also didnt clean the little holes out on the main cap they still had old gasket in them somehow I missed it. Anyhow I know have to do this under the jeep I got the pan off which is not easy for sure. I am reading allot of ideas on other forums about how to get it lined up on the block. Any suggestions from those of you who have done this with success. I am leaning towards permatex Hi tack and using the bolts to hold it to the block over night and trying to sit the pan on the next day or can it be done sooner? Also If I use high Tack should I still use regular sealer in the corners like the instructions say? Any help or thoughts would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Are you trying to get the gasket to stay on the pan? If so, some people use some sort of string through some of the bolt holes and once it is in place on the block they just pull the string through. I use just regular sealant in the corners, I just dab some before i put the gasket on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 ive done three of them now, i always make sure each mating surface is bare with no left over sealant or oil, dab some rtv on the pan, and stick some of the oil pan bolts through i just have to ask also, are you using the felpro single piece gasket with the rubber outer and metal inner? <--- if not, you should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The blue Felpro gasket also comes with plastic guides you thread into the engine and snap the gasket, then the pan onto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992EliminatorSWB4x4 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I also used the blue plastic guides with fel pro gasket. I put the gasket on the block with a bolt in each hole with a flat washer on the engine and put a B.B. size dab of sealant under the gasket beside each hole but not in the hole. I also let it sit overnight before installing the oil pan. Worked great on my 92 4.0 liter. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Yes one piece gasket, I just tried 1992 eliminators idea and will install the pan in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubj Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I used small zip ties in several holes. Just snip them off after starting a few bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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