does the plug seem normal (screws in and out fine) other than the leak?

 

Screws in fine till about 2 or 3 threads. Think I use a wrench to get it the rest of the way. Tight it down to about 30 ft/lbs.

 

That is not right. Should screw in easily until the gasket touches.

 

This is the 3rd drain plug I have used. Along with the crush washers. That is way I had asked about an after market oem pan. Since I have seen there prices are from $60.00 to $90.00. Honda pans are over $200.00. Just wondering if any one has used an after market pan with no problems.

 

Any one know of a place I can order a oil Pan??????????????

 

eBay. Nothing wrong with that site. Remember, with OEM replacement product, fitment may not be 100%, but extremely close. I would suggest getting a Honda gasket at least.

Type in d16y8 civic oil pan into google, click shopping, then you should be provided with a bunch of results and places to buy a replacement from other than eBay.

 

Okay. Thanks

 

You can also use a steel DX type pan. The engine block is the same, either type will fit.

 

Will a SPECTRA or a DORMAN OIL PAN work??????? A
l so I read on another forum the oil pick up is different.
BUT read some where else that the bottom on Y7 and Y8 are the same.
Which is true??????

 

Any one know about the oil pick up being different?