Wolfgang Bley wrote:
>
> What is the consensus on using a sealer (RTV permatex or ultra black )when
> replacing an oil pan gasket on an 85 CRX Si? It seems it would be an easy
> way to hold the gasket on the block as you struggle to get the oil pan back
> in place. There is precious little clearance when I removed it. Is there a
> trick to get more clearance i.e..) jacking up the transmission or something
> on that order? Thanks for any suggestions or help. wolf
if the manual does not suggest an adhesive then do what the FELPRO brand
of gasket does for most ford vehciles(dont know if they make a honda one
or not?? ) the probably do make them for honda also, but anyway its
some plastic clips that on the oil pan from the bottom and into the
gasket about 4 places and then they screw into the block... holds the
gasket in place and lines up everything.. you then fill the rest of the
holes with the bolts.. then take out the four plastic ones and put in
the rest of the bolts... seem to looks like it works.. go on google and
do a search for FELPRO web sites and they will illustrate this and a
price on the gasket and tell you why you dont need an adhesive....
something like a better fitting gasket......