When to change a gasket?

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut) 05/13/2017 at 00:56 • Filed to: None

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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?

jasmits > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/13/2017 at 01:00

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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 > jasmits 05/13/2017 at 01:10

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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 > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/13/2017 at 01:25

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

AdverseMartyr > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/13/2017 at 02:10

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

Invinciblejets > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/13/2017 at 08:04

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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 > Invinciblejets 05/13/2017 at 09:50

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yes. I’m afraid of opening pandoras box.

CaptDale - is secretly British > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/13/2017 at 14:33

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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 > Invinciblejets 05/27/2017 at 06:21

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if complement or insult