Thread: Oil pan removal and gasket replacement

So is there an easy way to do this or is it going to be the ****fest that I think it is?

'Cause looking from the bottom of the car it appears to be a real mother****er sandwich.

****. I bought the gasket to replace it, but I really do not feel like it. I figured since I pulled the front cover off I should replace it but....

Well here's the deal, motor's been open so long that a little bit of water managed to get into the oil. I drained it out but I wanted to pull it and clean it to make sure it was fine. if I put more oil through it and it runs out clean, I should be okay, right?

I don't even ****ing know with this thing anymore.

Anyone have any ideas? I can squeeze the tip of an air nozzle through the first main cap so I could use some air and try to blast out any remaining leftovers out of the pan and then pour some oil down through it to see if it runs out clean.

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

id take the dog bones off, then dump 2 quarts of new oil in the engine, then rock the engine forward, and let it drain out, do that 2 times maybe, if the first rinse shows some water or milkshake.

problem is the drain bolt is on the side of the pan.

I'll see what I can do. Gonna try to blow it out a bit and then if the oil runs clear, it should be okay. Once she's back together I'm gonna do an oil change after an hour of runtime, so hopefully that'll clear out anything left if possible and then I can get some clean oil in for the break-in period.

I agree with scotty. Just run for a while with cheap oil and then change it. A little water wont hurt anything.

Originally Posted by mkyota1

I agree with scotty. Just run for a while with cheap oil and then change it. A little water wont hurt anything.

I plan to do a bunch of oil changes. First after 1hr runtime, then at 100 miles, 200 miles, 350, 500, etc.

I cleared out most of the milkshake. Once I get it running for the first time I'm gonna let it run for about an hour and then change it, that should get what's left of the sludgy **** out. From then on I'm gonna do a couple oil changes and obviously she'll stay clean. Thanks for making me worry less. I was really stressed out about this ****.