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Car Forum / Honda Cars / January 2008Replacing Oil Pan Gasket on 98 Honda Accord EX VTec 4Cyl
Hello, Group: When you replace the oil pan gasket for this make/model, do I need to also replace the oil pan? I have some leaking from the gasket area of the pan, so I'm trying to take the easiest way out. Also, are there any tutorials on the Internet to do this job? Thanks, --TJ > Hello, Group: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > --TJ -------------------- You sound like you've got it figured out, but I still wonder if 98% of Honda pan gasket 'leaks' are just oil running down from the messy oil filter area. Others will have what you seek. 'Curly' > techjoh...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hello, Group: [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > 'Curly' OK. So I should have a new oil pan ready as part of the replacement of the oil gasket? Thanks, --TJ >> techjoh...@gmail.com wrote: >>> Hello, Group: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > --TJ unless there's something wrong with it - like it's all banged up or the drain plug threads are stripped, no, you don't need to replace the pan. one thing you /do/ need to be aware of is having to disconnect the exhaust system, and that can be problematic because the both threads often strip. that's why i suggest you try simply tightening the existing gasket a little [not too much], looking for other leaks, and using an oil that will help prevent leaks. if you do the above and after a few weeks, it's still leaking, go ahead and buy the gasket, the correct [non-hardening] sealant, and some spare exhaust bolts. and the honda workshop manual. best use a torque wrench. > Hello, Group: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > --TJ in my experience, most leaks respond well to tightening the nuts a little, making sure the rocker cover gasket isn't leaking, the pcv valve is not blocked, and using a decent oil that has seal conditioners like castrol. Actually, the mechanic said I need to replace the pcv valve. This does require removing the transmission, correct? --TJ > techjoh...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hello, Group: > > When you replace the oil pan gasket for this make/model, do I need to > > also replace the oil pan? I have some leaking from the gasket area of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > is not blocked, and using a decent oil that has seal conditioners like > castrol. > Actually, the mechanic said I need to replace the pcv valve. This > does require removing the transmission, correct? absolutely not. it's the crank case breather valve on the engine - nothing to do with the transmission. > --TJ > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> is not blocked, and using a decent oil that has seal conditioners like >> castrol. > Actually, the mechanic said I need to replace the pcv valve. This > does require removing the transmission, correct? > > --TJ ================= Look up your car at www.slhondaparts.com Find the engine and the intake / valve cover. The PCV is there at the end of a hose. 'Curly' > Actually, the mechanic said I need to replace the pcv > valve. This > does require removing the transmission, correct? No, replacing the PCV valve is very easy on most Hondas and kinda tough on some, though. It appears very easy for yours, per http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=1998&catcgry3=4DR+EX&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=BREATHER+TUBE See the following for help (manuals and/or illustrations with changing the oil pan gasket and PCV valve). http://www.honda.co.uk/car/owner/workshop.html (Try the 96 Accord manual) www.autozone.com bkhondaparts.com for illustrations. For the breather tube, click on "Display all," read down. Buy only an OEM PCV valve. Should cost under $25 at your dealer. I would be surprised if the oil pan was not mating properly to the engine block yada surface, but I guess it could happen. I think the leakage would be way worse if the pan were this deformed. Maybe buy one of those cheapo, small range, torque wrenches at Harbor Freight to torque the oil pan nuts to spec. This is what I used on my 91 Civic a few years ago when I did the oil pan gasket. I'd be checking around the distributor's bottom for signs of leakage, too. The camshaft penetrates the distributor housing, and there's a seal or two where it does. They are known to need replacement every five years or so. Google this newsgroup for more info. Be 100% sure that the leak is indeed the gasket seal. I did this on a 95 Accord and it was a pain. Try what the other posters have mentioned and tighten the bolts a bit before going through with the change. I have a slight leak on our 99 Accord now and am still thinking if I want to go through and do this myself or pay someone to do it because of how much time my first change took me. >Hello, Group: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >--TJ |
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