ok my evo's drain plug is stripped just had some quick questions. do i have to change the return tube gasket or the tube itself when replacing the oil pan? should i add some silicone to the new return tube gasket? does the starter and crossmember all have to be removed to get the pan out?

 

The gasket, why didnt you just retap the oil pan though?

 

The drain plug is stuck in the pan just spinning. I have a matco drain plug repair kit but can't get it out and def don't want to drill it out.

 

Also someone told me to put a littl silicone on the drain tube gasket cause they are notorious for leaking is that false? Thank you so much also

 

How did you strip it in the first place?

 

Bought the car like this lol

 

Yes they are notorious for leaking haha ask me how I know!

 

Lol haha guess it's really that common hear the Mitsubishi silicone isrhe only one I should use. Cause I work at Nissan and Honda and the hondabond is really good but i guess I should just use the Mitsubishi brand?

 

If you bought the car like that...how does the oil look? Have they changed the oil since it was stripped?

 

Got it two months ago the oils still pretty clean looking the person I bought it off one just had it done at 13500 it now has 15,000

 

YES replace the gasket.
Use a "time-sert" instead of replacing the pan.

 

when i had to replace my oil pan cuz a cheap downpipe rubbed its way in. i just bought a pan. there is no gasket on the pan, its mitsu silicone that seals it to the block. i bought a new return tube gasket. i hate the oem return tube though. anyways becarefull not to over tighten the bolts when re installing the pan. if you could do what the other guy said pull the pan then get it fixed. good luck

 

Thanks so much I'd rather piece of mind and just start tapping

 

They are notorious for leaking because people never notice that the washer behind those two ten mm bolts have rubber on them to seal the threads. When you use diff bolts or incorrect washers it will still leak,even if you use a new gasket. I use Indian head from permatex that stuff works amazing. Its easier then teflon because you can't wind it the wrong way.

 

Is the Indian head a spray or the stuff for marine?