"06" h3 oil pan gasket ?

[Pmedic920]

So I've had the infamous oil pressure issue. I've replaced the sensor, did not fix the problem. I have not put a gauge on it, (I don't have one).
I was going to pull the oil pan to check the condition of the p/u tube.
I've called 3 parts stores looking for the oil pan gasket. Autozone, Oreilly, and an independent. All say it's not available.
Dealer is closed as I type so have not checked with them.
Anybody know why the places I've called are saying it's not available?
Or have any tips on finding one.?
I did use the search and didn't see anything addressing this issue.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Edit: i5.

 

[chaos254]

.... definitely read your post to quickly.

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[USMC_TOP]

I think it's unavailable because the factory uses silicone. Get some ultra blue or black, scrape all that is left stuck to the block and pan surface, wipe both surfaces with enamel reducer (it will remove all the oil) make a nice bead all the way around the pan surface and put it together. Don't over tighten the bolts just snug. Let it set over night are drive it. As for the oil pressure, you won't know what's going on until you do a pressure check with a manual gauge. Most shops have one just to test oil pressure.

 

[Best4x4]

I used that gasket maker called "Right Stuff" by permatex. All the Rover's I had suffered from leaky oil pans, but at the Rover dealer they swore by that stuff. I used it on all my Rover's vs the oem gasket and they never leaked after that. Really really good stuff!

 

[Pmedic920]

Thanks gang.
Any tips or tricks I should know about before I pull the oil pan ?

 

[USMC_TOP]

I would say drain the oil first.........

But really I wouldn't pull that pan until you check the pressure with a real oil pressure gauge.

 

[Pmedic920]

I would say drain the oil first.........

But really I wouldn't pull that pan until you check the pressure with a real oil pressure gauge.

Ok I'll drain the oil. Thanks for the tip.

If I put the gauge on it and it shows low pressure, wouldn't I want to check the p/u tube before I worried about the pump?
I bought this one with 80k on it. It all looked good but in reality I have no idea what condition the tube and screen are in. I'd love to think that's the problem and not the oil pump. I've already replaced the sensor.

 

[USMC_TOP]

It very well could be the pick up. So maybe it is a volume issue. If the pick up and pump are good and still have low oil pressure you know what's next.......80k should not have wore out main bearings or cam bearings unless it was really neglected. I hope it is just a clogged or broken tube too.