Thanks for the suggestion. Regrettably not much specific info on the
installation procedure. The Chilton manual just says to reuse the old one if
not damaged. I may go with the one surface suggestion. Thanks again. wolf
"jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:3FC6155B.DF5@noname.com...
> 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......