Had the local Rover Indy shop replace a couple of gaskets a couple of weeks ago, including the oil pan gasket which was leaking a little bit. the shop had previously done work I wasn't that impressed with, the gasket replacements was the second chance. now the oil pan gasket leaks quite nicely. not taking the truck back to that shop. it now leaks from the sides towards the front and through some of the bolt holes. and now there's a leak at the rear part where it mates up with the ?thingy?, and there appears to be no gasket or sealant there, just metal on metal with a nice leak.

coupla questions... can I re-use the new-ish gasket that's on there (2 weeks old)? should I pull it, RTV it and seal it back up? can I RTV that rear part that mates with the ?thingy?

 

If it's the rubber type.....thin layer rtv each side and reuse
If it's cork style ..... Trash it.

 

Pull it and RTV the crap out of it. Make sure too align the rubber dowels on the gasket with the holes in the pan. You'll see what I'm talking about you when go to re-fit it.

Sounds like they did not align the rubber dowels. Lack of attention to detail on the installers part.

I'll admit, I mistakenly missed aligned one of the dowels and developed a little leak once. I just shot a little RTV in the void and sealed it right up

 

thanks guys. so I pulled the pan and gasket yesterday. all of the dowels were lined up properly, just no sealant on it. pulled it, cleaned it, sealed it up with gray "right stuff", re-sealed and, as of today, no more leaks.

btw- how the heck do you get those rubber gasket/seal things back on? they're at the rear of the oil pan, where it mates with the bell housing. tried like crazy to get that thing in, could not do it.

 

are you talking about the rubber covers that let you access the converter bolts, one on each size about 1.5 in dia. replace them they never fit after they have had oil on them the swell

 

it sounds like those are the ones. replace sounds good, don't really want to be rolling around with those open and water and road gunk getting in there. thanks...

just found them on AB website, they're known as "Oil Pan Grommet", for future reference.