Home made Oil pan gasket.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by SilverSSS

I've made plenty of gaskets in the past, like the rubber infused cork sheets, Anybody see any downside to making a oil pan gasket? Seems like a much better solution then RTV!!!

In summary, nothing but downsides to that "solution" to a non-existent problem.

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

In summary, nothing but downsides to that "solution" to a non-existent problem.

Isn't that what he was just complaining about in his other thread?

[SilverSSS]

Originally Posted by jdraupp

Isn't that what he was just complaining about in his other thread?

Are you my Thread Nanny now?

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by SilverSSS

Are you my Thread Nanny now?

Ooooohhh... We have Thread Nannys? I want one.

[SilverSSS]

So used the Permatex 'The Right Stuff' if anyone cares, supposed to allow for 1 minute set up, and immediate service. Still let it cure on the car for 2 hours. Went on well, Comes with a nice tiny end nozzel, if you get the can that loads into the RTV gun. There's 2 ~4" scoops that protrude from the plastic undercar covering, they get in the way of being able to directly install the oil plate, which you need to do, to get a single contact seal. I test fit mine a few times, ended up cutting off both scoops flat with a cutting wheel. I know, the horror, don't intend to do over 120 with the car. lol. With them gone, it's a direct insert. 7ft/lbs, or should i say 84 in/lbs. If you don't own in/lb wrench, get one. Even a cheap in/lb wrench will be way more accurate than a ft/lb wrench at these minimal values. Got the LN screw in filter adapter, running Mobile one 'Extened performance' Oil, which is apparently one of the only 'True Synthetics' left out there. Purring like a kitten! :dance:

[911monty]

Originally Posted by SilverSSS

So used the Permatex 'The Right Stuff' if anyone cares, supposed to allow for 1 minute set up, and immediate service. Still let it cure on the car for 2 hours. Went on well, Comes with a nice tiny end nozzel, if you get the can that loads into the RTV gun. There's 2 ~4" scoops that protrude from the plastic undercar covering, they get in the way of being able to directly install the oil plate, which you need to do, to get a single contact seal. I test fit mine a few times, ended up cutting off both scoops flat with a cutting wheel. I know, the horror, don't intend to do over 120 with the car. lol. With them gone, it's a direct insert. 7ft/lbs, or should i say 84 in/lbs. If you don't own in/lb wrench, get one. Even a cheap in/lb wrench will be way more accurate than a ft/lb wrench at these minimal values. Got the LN screw in filter adapter, running Mobile one 'Extened performance' Oil, which is apparently one of the only 'True Synthetics' left out there. Purring like a kitten! :dance:

Dude you are creative i'll give you that! I mean why take the time to unscrew 6 screws and remove that cover as designed by a bunch of unworthy engineers when you have a cutoff wheel that needs use. Definitely thinking outside the BOX.

[SilverSSS]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Dude you are creative i'll give you that! I mean why take the time to unscrew 6 screws and remove that cover as designed by a bunch of unworthy engineers when you have a cutoff wheel that needs use. Definitely thinking outside the BOX.

Well, they're easily replaceable, which was part of my thought. I'll probably buy a replacement, and sit it on the shelf, I found a really astounding Porsche yard about 60 min away. Walked through there when i got a glass window top (for $350), complete. They got allot of Boxsters, say they get 3-4 different Porsches a day. Met the owner, German guy, knowledgeable, i'd say. Plus, i'm not doing Le mans this week, So, no remorse.