oil pan removal cleaning

akcel · 03-01-2003, 10:10 PM

i just got my oil pan off and its dripping oil outta that middle thing (looks like a strainer) anyways im supposed to clean the edges where the pan was correct...so i dont have leaks? how do i do that best choice of doing it too please

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yebokmj · 03-01-2003, 10:38 PM

I used a part that plugs into the drill. You can put differant pads on it a it's about 1 inch in diameter. It does it quick and easy. That being said you can use a razor blade to scrape alot of it off and then some steel wool to clean it up.
Joshua

Mancini · 03-02-2003, 12:47 AM

Yep, I just used a razor blade then applied my own healthy helping of sealant when I reinstalled. No leaks thus far...though I did it this morning

N/A · 03-02-2003, 05:51 AM

Yep use the razor blade if thats all you have but make sure you don't dig into the metal and leave any marks in it. Normally you would use a gasket scraper and then a simple wire brush to get any remaining sealant off.

Drac9 · 03-02-2003, 04:29 PM

I used a rubberized brush connected to my die grinder for mine. Worked great and took just a few minutes.

Sunrise City Rider · 03-02-2003, 08:51 PM

That middle thing is your Oil Pickup...Keep that mesh clean...

Zee

8Complex · 03-02-2003, 09:14 PM

I've had mine off & on a billion times. I usually use a regular screwdriver or whatever is a flat edge and is close to get what is remaining off. The tricky part is getting it off the pan, which I have a small wire wheel that I put in my drill and clean the pan with. They're like $5 at local hardware stores if you already have a drill and make the job REAL easy.

Oh, and I've never used any of the standard sealants, only Hondabond directly from Honda. Stuff works absolutely unbelievably and I've never had a seal issue when using it.

03-01-2003, 10:10 PM	#1
akcel Scooby Specialist Member#: 10268 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego Vehicle: gc8 I ride ride 24s with the top down low.	oil pan removal cleaning i just got my oil pan off and its dripping oil outta that middle thing (looks like a strainer) anyways im supposed to clean the edges where the pan was correct...so i dont have leaks? how do i do that best choice of doing it too please * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-01-2003, 10:38 PM	#2
yebokmj Scooby Specialist Member#: 2213 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raymond, NH USA Vehicle: 1995 Impreza w/EJ257 Brilliant Red	I used I used a part that plugs into the drill. You can put differant pads on it a it's about 1 inch in diameter. It does it quick and easy. That being said you can use a razor blade to scrape alot of it off and then some steel wool to clean it up. Joshua

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Mancini Scooby Specialist Member#: 20726 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Yep, I just used a razor blade then applied my own healthy helping of sealant when I reinstalled. No leaks thus far...though I did it this morning

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N/A Scooby Specialist Member#: 133 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland (not by choice) Vehicle: 2003 Echo-daily car silver	Yep use the razor blade if thats all you have but make sure you don't dig into the metal and leave any marks in it. Normally you would use a gasket scraper and then a simple wire brush to get any remaining sealant off.

03-02-2003, 04:29 PM	#5
Drac9 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9861 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 1999 2.35 RS-T w/NOS Hybrid Rally Blue Pearl	I used a rubberized brush connected to my die grinder for mine. Worked great and took just a few minutes.

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Sunrise City Rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 1503 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Sunrise, FL, USA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza W"RS"X Blue Ridge Pearl	That middle thing is your Oil Pickup...Keep that mesh clean... Zee

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8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	I've had mine off & on a billion times. I usually use a regular screwdriver or whatever is a flat edge and is close to get what is remaining off. The tricky part is getting it off the pan, which I have a small wire wheel that I put in my drill and clean the pan with. They're like $5 at local hardware stores if you already have a drill and make the job REAL easy. Oh, and I've never used any of the standard sealants, only Hondabond directly from Honda. Stuff works absolutely unbelievably and I've never had a seal issue when using it.