Sealer or not on oil pan gasket?

What is the consensus on using a sealer (RTV permatex or ultra black )when
replacing an oil pan gasket on an 85 CRX Si? It seems it would be an easy
way to hold the gasket on the block as you struggle to get the oil pan back
in place. There is precious little clearance when I removed it. Is there a
trick to get more clearance i.e..) jacking up the transmission or something
on that order? Thanks for any suggestions or help. wolf

 

if the manual does not suggest an adhesive then do what the FELPRO brand
of gasket does for most ford vehciles(dont know if they make a honda one
or not?? ) the probably do make them for honda also, but anyway its
some plastic clips that on the oil pan from the bottom and into the
gasket about 4 places and then they screw into the block... holds the
gasket in place and lines up everything.. you then fill the rest of the
holes with the bolts.. then take out the four plastic ones and put in
the rest of the bolts... seem to looks like it works.. go on google and
do a search for FELPRO web sites and they will illustrate this and a
price on the gasket and tell you why you dont need an adhesive....
something like a better fitting gasket......

 

Wolf,
I've always thought it was best to put the sealer on the removable part,
whether it be a water pump, intake manifold, oil pan, whatever. Then, if
you need to scrape (or use chemicals), you can take it over to the work
bench or vise (or sit on back porch) and scrape yourself silly, rather
than laying on the floor, looking up into the engine compartment.

Just my experience.

'Curly'

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Thanks for the suggestion. Regrettably not much specific info on the
installation procedure. The Chilton manual just says to reuse the old one if
not damaged. I may go with the one surface suggestion. Thanks again. wolf

 

http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/WorkshopManualCivic84-87/62sb200/7-2.pdf

Best and only source I have able to find on this topic!! Thanks. wolf