Change Oil Pan Baffle - Good Idea or Not?

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Can you put the silicone on the engine rather than the sump? That way you know it will be sealed when the sump goes back on.

That’s my next move. Don’t see any reason I should have a problem if I get the bead ‘just right’ :-)

[BYprodriver]

[QUOTE=Oldcarguy;589087]That’s my next move. Don’t see any reason I should have a problem if I get the bead ‘just right’ :-)[/QUOTE



It seals easily with just about any name brand sealant, no need to use Drie Bond. Permatex European is what I use.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

It seals easily with just about any name brand sealant, no need to use Drie Bond. Permatex European is what I use.

Thnx ByP. I had plenty of SI5900 left so I took the time to clean up the surfaces and reseal it this morn. Used an extremely narrow bead going to the inside of all bolt holes (didn’t surround the bolt holes) on the engine casing. It held fine, plenty of time to fit the pan. Nominal to no seepage to the outside when torqued down (7 ft/lb). Didn’t have a chance to scope it but I’ll do it Monday morn. I think I’ll be in good shape now (if it doesn’t leak).