Thread: Oil pan gasket help

So I need to change my oil pan gasket as it is leaking, and I was told that you have to drop the subframe a little bit to get the oil pan out. Is there anyone in the Twin Cities area that has donethiss before and would be willing to help please let me know.

I lifted the engine from up above, didnt drop the frame. UNbolted lower motor mount and lifted up, remove mount and m ount U bracket and pan is all yours for the unbolting.


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Hmm interesting, never thought of that way to do it. Just have to find an engine hoist now.

I am curious if a lift bar is enough to get the job done.

you'll also need to remove the ac compressor, its blocking the two bolts for the U brackets the engine mount bolts too.

its only 3 nuts on the bracket, then a few more on the back side bracket of the compressor. then once free lay it on the sub frame, no need to take the lines off it.

i did a smear of rtv on the block, and the pan, then laid the gasket in place. i also used thread sealant on the pan bolts, you'll see that the threads are clear through the block and oil hits them. then the bolts can seep oil over time. 3 years later still bone dry.

and the oil sensor in the front of the pan, remove that first or you'll break it. install it last too of course.

I strapped it up with a 4x4 and chain. dropped sub a little. Either way you want just a little more space than you have. Also .. enjoy the back bolt that is holding one of the knock sensor heat shield. A pivot head ratcheting wrench is by far one of the best tools for this fun job.

Good to know, thanks for the help