have i distorted my sump gasket.. or is it ok? [pic]

**Dxs** · 14-02-2006 03:40 PM

Hey guys.. just replaced my sump gasket on my b16a1

I am just concerned that i may have distorted the gasket too much which may lead to leaks..

Basically when i removed the sump most of the bolts were quite loose (imo).. like i would do 1/4 of a turn with the ratchet then i could remove the ratchet and undo the bolt with the socket.. Also it looked as though the gasket has been previously replaced/fixed because there was gasket sealant all along the gasket..

So i basically cleaned it all up.. put a new gasket on with the bolts finger tight, then 80kg.cm then 120kg.cm torque (followed instructions from the integra b18 manual).. but yeah as u can see from the pics looks like it may be distorted/coming out too much (in quite a few spots)..

or is this all fine?

manual info:

**Dxs** · 14-02-2006 05:42 PM

bla just redid it again.. was zoning out so was going anti clockwise.. then clockwise (damn waiting for dinner bs

). put some sealant (small line) all around..

plus i think my torque wrench is ****ed.. did 80kg and then 120kg.. and it was clicking from 80 sometimes.. bla

any feedback.. reckon it will be fine?

**tinkerbell** · 14-02-2006 06:00 PM

no, looks too tight to me...

i just did mine, and it did not squeeze out like that...

(but i used sealant all around it so i stopped tightening when that started to squeeze out...)

BTW - a low quality torque wrench will not read such low torque accuratly....

if possible, start again

**Dxs** · 14-02-2006 06:18 PM

ok cheers tink..

i am now thinking.. rip the ****er off

sealant the **** out of it.. then **** off the torque wrench and do it by hand untill it squeezes out..

just do up the nuts first.. then do all of them clockwise starting from one nut..
bla

**Beastcivic** · 14-02-2006 06:35 PM

I did mine 20000k's ago, and it looked like I bolted it down too tight because it was sqeezing out worse than yours. However I haven't had a leak to this date. Also I have done a friends civic, and it bowed out aswell. I dunno if i'm doing it right or not, I'm just following Honda's steps. No leaks however. Maybe its like that?

**Dxs** · 14-02-2006 10:31 PM

thanks for that beast..

thats the thing really.. i do it as directed and it looks as though the gasket is distorted..
yet it says excessive tightening may distort it.. but how can u excessively tighten it if it has a torque rating.. bla

**Beastcivic** · 14-02-2006 11:15 PM

yeah I know exactly what you mean. The gasket isn't exactly cheap from honda either.

**Dxs** · 15-02-2006 02:56 PM

redid it for the third time.. perfectly to spec..

still comes out.. can even see some of the holes of the gasket near some of the bolts..

might just leave it be and see how it goes..

if anyone else could post their experiences with sump gasket installation it would be appreciated

**Weq** · 15-02-2006 04:49 PM

mine was the same when i put it back on, never leaked.

stop re-tighting it cause u will probably sheer a bolt soon, lol. they have very small torque spec's. make sure u put gasket goo where it said too to stop oil leaking out near the crank pully/flywheel.

**ECU-MAN** · 15-02-2006 09:12 PM

iv done a few of these in the past, its normal for them to squeese out like that.

I put a thin layer of sealant ( sensor safe ) around the gasket.

**Dxs** · 26-02-2006 05:48 PM

NO IT'S NOT OK!

looks like there are still leaks.

also see around the crank pulley there is some oil but not too much.. looks like the plastic guard.. anyone think that is leaking.. Do u normally get oil on the timing belt if the crank pulley gasket is leaking?

also there is oily residue around further down the car.. would that just be oil blown there?

might get a new gasket and different gasket sealant and maybe try tinkerbell's technique.. so tink did u put alot of gasket on and on both sides of the gasket? what brand gasket sealant u use too.. estimate of torque?

and other feedback?