When to change a gasket?

by "gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
Published 05/13/2017 at 00:56

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When to change a gasket?

I found an oil leak (shocking) and digging around I found what I think is another. I know the original owner never changed the pump. while I have the engine out, should I change the gasket or leave it be? I can’t see any drips, but I’m afraid its is seeping out.

Any thoughts?

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"jasmits" (jasmits)
05/13/2017 at 01:00, STARS: 0

How much extra time/expense does it cost you now compared with needing to take the engine out again if it’s bad?

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
05/13/2017 at 01:10, STARS: 0

1/2hour to replace* *pending nothing goes wrong.

vs @2 hours to remove, swap and then 2 hours to put back in.

mostly afraid of fucking something up.

"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
05/13/2017 at 01:25, STARS: 0

All you have to do is pull off those mount brackets to get the cover off? Reseal it.

"AdverseMartyr" (ewilliamson)
05/13/2017 at 02:10, STARS: 0

If you do it now, then you know it’s done, and won’t have to worry about it later.

"Invinciblejets" (invinciblejets13b)
05/13/2017 at 08:04, STARS: 1

Ummm... you have the engine out of the car but are debating on changing a gasket?

This is jalop/oppo summed up in one post.

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
05/13/2017 at 09:50, STARS: 0

yes. I’m afraid of opening pandoras box.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
05/13/2017 at 14:33, STARS: 0

Tough, but if it is leaking change it. If you removed it and the gasket was fine, get a new gasket! Always replace the gasket, it is cheap insurance.

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
05/27/2017 at 06:21, STARS: 0

if complement or insult