Hello everyone!
So, I've trying to re-seal the oil pan but no luck. The pan is leaking where it comes in contact with the timing cover, I was told by a friend to only apply the gray RTV, without using the cork gasket, and still leaking really bad. Any suggestions? Should I used the gasket and RTV? I'm on my third attempt to seal this damn thing!!!!!

 

Pick up a tube of oil FIPG from the nearest Toyota. Be sure the sealing surface is smooth, debris free, and wipe both mating surfaces with a solvent like carb cleaner or acetone before applying the FIPG. The FIPG has a short open time so be ready to get the pan on and torqued down pronto.

 

DO I still use the cork gasket with it?

 

No. The Toyota FIPG is all you need to use.

 

no, fipg(form in place gasket)only. like stated above clean surfaces with contact cleaner or something.

 

Toyota FIPG part numbers are here.

 

I cant believe they still sell cork gaskets when there are modern gaskets like Felpro. Ditch the cork, get a quality gasket from Felpro and apply a thin film of oil resistant RTV on both side and torque it down. The FIPG works at the factory because they have a clean dry surface. Its almost impossible to stop oil from draining from the block on a used motor.

 

As others have said, do not use cork or other pre-formed gaskets. The pan seals best with a form in place gasket. Toyota FIPG or RTV will work fine. I've used RTV and never had a problem with it leaking and I've dropped the oil pan a couple of times. I'd make sure your pan isn't bent or something. Also, make sure the mating surface is clean. Get a wire brush on the drill and that makes easy work of scraping the old stuff off clean.