Where to get front oil return gasket

[Goallie11]

I installed a racing oil pan yesterday and the front oil return line gasket actually fell apart, so where can i get one? Does anyone know the part number for it?

[Show Killer]

MR258477 - Probably a couple bucks at the local dealer.

[Ninja Performance]

PM me your address, I have lots of those at home. I will pop a set in an envelope for ya.

-Chris

[Goallie11]

Thanks show killer, i searched the main 3 stores (autozone, advance auto and oreillys) online and none of them had it. Do i have to go to the mitsu dealer?

Chris if i cant find any locally I'll pm you, I needed it yesterday!

[SilverBullet]

Yes, you'll need to go to a Mitsu dealer. I'd be suprised if they have them in stock, they'll probably have to order one for you.

[Goallie11]

Well i think they use the same on evo's so theyll hopefully have them. I'll call once i get out of class.

[SilverJester]

You could always make your own with some gasket material. I think the auto parts stores you mentioned only sell them in a kit with all the other turbo related gaskets.

[Goallie11]

Ill look into making my own if i can't find one. I didn't know you could even make your own gaskets.

[fastnelson]

The best thing to do is cleaned really good and use silicon, not too much just enough to seal.

NBF

[Goallie11]

Fortunately my local Mitsu dealer had 2 in stock so I picked one up.

I was thinking about just using silicon on it but wasn't sure if it was recommend for that area or not. And my old one never leaked so might as well go with it again.

[blindmist]

Anerobic sealer from napa. A little pricey but goes a long ass way. You can make more gaskets per dollar than buying gaskets. Works with oil, water, anything. Comes off really easy too. I use it for just about everything.

[MaxClass]

The factory gaskets have what looks like a shiny side and a dull side. Does anyone know which side is supposed to go where?

Also, would it be appropriate to us a light coat of RTV on both side of these gaskets?

Lastly, what is Anerobic sealer and how is it different from RTV?

[blindmist]

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-51531-Anaerobic-Flange-Sealant/dp/B000HBGL6O

There you go. It doesnt dry until you take air completely away from it, but when the is no air (when you tighten down the bolts), it seals instantly. I have used this when I had to change a thermostat on a DSM at 3am 15F once. Saved my life. Best part is, it doesn't have to be a completely clean surface. My dad has even replaced a water pump on his chevy truck on the road with this stuff.


Product Features
OEM approved - use where OE's specify "anaerobic" gasket (cures in the absence of air)
Eliminates preformed, pre-cut, paper, ruber and cork gaskets
Flexes with flanges that move in service
Suggested Applications: Water pumps, thermostat housings, transmission pans, transmission case covers, transaxle casings, o-ring replacement

Seriously, I am putting my 6G72TT back together. I used this for my oil pan, thermostat housing to the heads, my oil returns on the turbo and pan. You can use it for an air intake gasket. This stuff is truly amazing and I am amazed more people don't know about it/sell it.

[AdamVR4]

I'm with Nelson, heh. I always used The Right Stuff unless people gave me gaskets to use. If they did, I put a light coat of TRS on both sides of the gaskets (just like I do with most gaskets on this car). The key is letting the line drain sufficiently and cleaning both flange surfaces really well. I always wiped them dry and then put brake clean on a folded-up paper towel to remove oil residue.

blindmist -- i've never cared about anaerobic sealants because TRS always worked so well. IIRC, one of the biggest perks of anaerobic sealants is the smash thickness. TRS has significant thickness that I'll either experimentally determine or eliminate when I finish up my transmission. I might have to give an anaerobic sealant a shot...

[Goallie11]

The anaerobic sealer looks pretty good, by the time I got around to reading this though I'm already done and thankfully nothing is leaking.

I'll remember anaerobic for the next time I have to seal something up.

[mike92stealthtt]

I'm with the TRS crowd. I've only had to reseal the oil returns twice but it's worked great both times. Most people use it anyway to seal the oil pan so you normally don't need to buy a whole tube for such a small gasket.

[blindmist]

I'm with Nelson, heh. I always used The Right Stuff unless people gave me gaskets to use. If they did, I put a light coat of TRS on both sides of the gaskets (just like I do with most gaskets on this car). The key is letting the line drain sufficiently and cleaning both flange surfaces really well. I always wiped them dry and then put brake clean on a folded-up paper towel to remove oil residue.

blindmist -- i've never cared about anaerobic sealants because TRS always worked so well. IIRC, one of the biggest perks of anaerobic sealants is the smash thickness. TRS has significant thickness that I'll either experimentally determine or eliminate when I finish up my transmission. I might have to give an anaerobic sealant a shot...


Adam, it only takes one use to get you hooked on this shit. Especially after you have disassembled something that has been put together with it. It is a breeze to get off. I have found the best way to apply this stuff is to just add a little dab and smear it with your finger. You only have to get a thin layer for this stuff to seal. Also, it works great when messing with these oil flanges because it pushes the oil out of the way. So if you dont have the cleanest surface, you will still get a very proper seal. I think I am going to post a thread and suggest it get stickied because this stuff is a life saver and NO ONE knows about it it seems.

The one thing I hate about TRS, IIRC, it is a pain to get off of a surface if you have put too much on it and it has cured. You have to sand that shit.

A little story to give you something to think about. I was working on a 94 S10 Jimmy changing the water pump. My brother was the one that was messing with the gaskets and bolting the new pump up. He put two dabs on either side, put the paper gasket on, put it back together. We later found the paper gasket sitting on the ground when we back out, but the anaerobic sealer made the seal. :P That was 6 months ago and its still not leaking!

[Ninja Performance]

I have never had an issue using the OEM gaskets dry. Never had a leak. I do, however, put a dab of mitsu grey on the bolt threads for good measure.

-Chris