Thread: How bad did i just screw up?

nothing better IMO

most of the time i use ultra grey, but i've got bad luck with it on the lower oil pans. i used ultra black when i did my transmission, absolutely not a drops been lost, so i might try that on the lower pan next time.

I did my oil pan 3 times. 2 times I did with red, 3rd time I did with black. All times it leaked like a SOB. I think it has a lot to do with how well you clean the pan and block and how long you let it cure before you put oil in it. The last time I was in the process of my motor build so I did my oil pan on the engine stand with grey and let it cure for days before I got the motor in and started. Its been like 4 months with not a drop on the ground.

If your cleaning and resealing your pans and their leaking over and over again the problem is you or your technique. Not the color or brand of the sealant or rtv...

id love to see a how to..

you have to read the directions on rtv ..you must apply grey ..let it sit for 15min ..then tighten the bolts...do not use red! the harmonics of the motor breaks it apart ...so they developed black and grey for Japanese motors..due to the harmonics 4 cylinders create

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putting the flame suit on... I use HondaBOND. No problems but ive used all the above and surface prep is really where its at.

I agree with nissanboi. Its all about surface prep and following directions.

Good surface prep, making sure the lower pan where it meets the upper is not bent and if so straighten it out by placing it on a flat surface and taking a rubber mallet to it. Cleaned of all material.

Apply a nice bead of either grey or ultra black (I prefer Ultra Black) and let it tack up for about 10-15 minutes and then put it up. And definitely give it 24 hours or more before putting oil in. Never had any issues doing it this way. Simple as that.

you haven't used it right then...shit is amazing. It's like any silicone though you have to have a clean surface to start with. I use a scotchbrite pad to get all the old silicone off and brake cleaner on a rag to wipe any oil residue off. None of that 15 minute bs either. Put the pan on and fill it up with oil, there's a reason why it's so $$.