DIY: Remove/Reseal Engine Oil Pan

[TTGator]

Originally Posted by Ciao

Great video. I have a question regarding the pan seal. I noticed you spread the sealant and went around the inside (towards inside of oil reservoire) when going around screw holes versus the outside of the screw holes. Do you think any of the sealant would be squeezed (drip) inside the oil pan when bolts were torqued?

Probably some would squeeze inside just like it did on the outside, but not "drip". Just like it didn't drip on the outside. I think the reason you are supposed to put the gasket on the inside is to prevent oil from filling the bolt holes. Makes sense. I just followed Porsche's recommended placement per that diagram I put in the video.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by TTGator

I think the reason you are supposed to put the gasket on the inside is to prevent oil from filling the bolt holes. Makes sense.

Also... over time as the sealant deteriorates... it WILL find it's way to the pickup tube. Thank goodness Porsche made that screen of metal.

When I did mine the bead was around the holes... a thin bead. I did remove some sealant pieces from my pickup tube screen... nothing extraordinary.

Cheers, Pal!