SoFloTC

iTrader: (3)

hey what kind of sealant should i get for the oil pan to put it back on?
anything i can buy at a local homedepot or lowes or autozone or anything?
or should i just go to a dealership and ask for toyota sealant?

Ace83

iTrader: (6)

you can buy red rtv or go to the dealer and ask for oil pan sealant, they sell it for like 11 or 16 bucks..

coryjames

i use i forgot what its called but its on a brush in a can its what i used for my vw bug but silicone will work fine

Scoobasteve4132

red rtv is good... it's hi-temp rtv... you can pick that up at pretty much any autoplace..

SoFloTC

iTrader: (3)

so theres virtually no difference between red rtv and the dealers sealant?

Joe_Dezod

It's different, but the red RTV works very well. It's also easier to remove again if you ever need to take the oil pan off.

SoFloTC

iTrader: (3)

alrightyyyy ... gotta get that today sumtime...
joe is there anything else u suggest to pickup that would help with the install.. i got oil, exhaust manifold gasket, getting red rtv.... anything else?

coryjames

red rvt is the same as other rtv its just red so its visible in construction apps for fire blocks but from clear to red generally there is no difference

Joe_Dezod

Do you have the oil filter and the necessary drill bits? Having an 10mm (battery, wastegate), 11mm (t-bolt clamps), 12mm (manifold bolts), 13mm (turbo bolts) 14mm, and 15mm wrench will definitely make things easier for you.

Having a good strong drill with black oxide bits will drill much faster than plated or pilot point drill bits. They are also less prone to snapping. Make sure you have a couple packages of vacuum lines and the necessary vacuum T's as well.

SoFloTC

iTrader: (3)

what do i need the drill and the bits for? just the oil pan?
i think ima just have the line welded.

coryjames

the oil pan is aluminum am i correct i would get a step bit also know as a uni bit pricey but near un breakable i use mine often to drill into concrete and it still holds up

Syldrin

iTrader: (1)

Toyota Black is some of the best sealant you can get. i'd suggest using OEM sealant.

coryjames

ill use my vw stuff it held the case together no leaks and i still have it if you need some jay its really nice stuff what i used to hold my vw together

Syldrin

iTrader: (1)

Joe has some he's giving me.

yeldak

I don't know what the toyota FIPG is made of, but that stuff is ridiculously strong. I've heard lots of stories about guys bending oil pans before that stuff gave out. (while they were trying to pry them off)

SoFloTC

iTrader: (3)

damn

Syldrin

iTrader: (1)

Well think of the lawsuit toyota would have if your oilpan fell off in the middle of the road?

Scoobasteve4132

Lol, yea... Yea many have to heat it up to the flange to take it off...

yamaha16bw

I used a blow torch to remove my pan....lol. I used red RTV to re-install it. Been fine for 2 years now.

Scoobasteve4132

Me too!...