How to change oil pan gasket 1997 honda civic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pinoyboy204 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this is for a 96 civic hatch with a d16y7 motor. does anyone here have step by step pictures on how to remove and replace the gasket? i've searched but found nothing about step by step and i don't have a manual. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I did this last weekend.

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How long does it take to replace an oil pan gasket?
How much does it cost to replace a gasket on an oil pan?
How much oil does a 1997 Honda Civic hold?
Can you replace oil pan gasket?

This is what i had to do. But it will differ slightly on other EH/EG trim levels:

After the car is properly/safely elevated enough where you can work under it:

1. Drain oil.
2. Undue the 3 14mm. bolts on the top of the exhaust downpipe where it connects to the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter (CX/VX).

3. Move down the down pipe and undo the 2 pairs of 12mm nuts. and the last pic is the intake manifold bracket that angles in the way of the pan. so you may have to bend it slightly when you drop the pan.

first pair of nuts

second pair of nuts

4. Carefully move/pivot the downpipe out of your way.

5. Remove the 2 bolts that connect the brace/bracket that attaches to the tranny and the downpipe. 1 bolt is 14mm. and the other is 12mm. Remove brace/bracket.

14mm. bolt ^ ^ ^

12mm. bolt pic 1/2 ^ ^ ^

12mm bolt pic 2/2 ^ ^ ^

remove brace ^ ^ ^

6. Then you remove the 2 10mm nuts that are holding the flywheel cover onto the pan, in-order to gain access to the 2 10mm hidden nuts that the flywheel cover is blocking.

Hidden nuts crouching camera.

And this is why you need to remove the flywheel cover. b/c the area is very small to get to those pan nuts/bolts.

7. Now undue all the pan nuts/bolts slowly and back them out in a criss/cross pattern alternating sides so you don't warp the pan.

8. Once the pan is dropped. Just pull off the gasket.

9. When putting a new gasket back on make sure you put some sealant/honda bond on the 2 sides of the pan where it arches downward as applied by the factory.

10. Bolt pan back on, and don't torque down the bolts anymore than 9ft.lbs. And be sure to put the nuts/bolts back on in a crisscross alternating pattern.

11. Bolt everything back up (braces/brackets/downpipe).

Modified by VX at 10:10 PM 9/20/2005

How long does it take to replace an oil pan gasket?

The oil pan gasket could take from 1.75 to 2.50 hours depending on the technician that is working on the vehicle. If you are not a mechanic and are wanting to change the oil pan gasket and have all of the tools, then it could be around 4 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to replace a gasket on an oil pan?

The average cost of replacing an oil pan gasket is roughly between $400 and $500, according to RepairPal. The cost of labor is projected to be a majority of the cost between $300 and $400, with parts costing about $120. This range excludes taxes and fees, as well as your individual car and geographic region.

How much oil does a 1997 Honda Civic hold?

Engine Oil Without filter 3.2 quarts. After refill check oil level. Capacity: With filter 3.5 quarts.

Can you replace oil pan gasket?

Most oil pan gaskets can be replaced same day, but there are exceptions which need more time. A good mechanic will advise on the time needed for the repair and how long we will be without our car.

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