Oil pan gaskets leak from age, heat, over-tightening and damaged pan flanges. Because pan removal can be labor-intensive, it pays to do the job carefully once.
Before Installation
- Confirm the leak is from the pan and not from above.
- Clean the pan rail and block surface completely.
- Check stamped steel pans for bent flanges around bolt holes and straighten them.
Installation Tips
- Use the gasket design specified for the engine.
- Apply sealant only where the instructions call for it, usually at timing cover and rear seal joints.
- Install bolts finger tight, then torque in sequence.
- Do not over-tighten, which can crush the gasket or distort the pan.
While the Pan Is Off
- Inspect the oil pickup screen.
- Check for bearing debris in the pan.
- Replace the oil pickup seal if accessible.
Evergreen Parts
Evergreen offers gasket sets and seals identified by engine or vehicle application. Use the Evergreen eCatalog to find the right part, and see where to buy Evergreen through our authorized distributors.
