MudisFun Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Any tips and/or how-to replace an oil pan gasket? I did it once on another EA82 but was only able to relpace two the bolts in the rear of the pan because of its location. I would feel a lot better doing it right because this is my baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 support the front of the motor with a jack and 2x4 or whatever you like to use. remove the front motor mount. remove the top pitching rod from the top of the motor/trans. remove the rear transmission mounting bolts. loosen the motor mount bolts. with all motor/trans mounting points loosened or removed, lift the front of the motor up. the rear of the transmission should swing down some. may want to use more than one jack for safety/more flexibility in movement. try removing the pan, if it won't come off then keep jacking the motor up until you have enough clearance to pull the pan around the sump. be very careful installing the new gasket, the pan will likely be rough and the bolt holes will most likely be rounded and bumpy, making it easy to not get a good seal. be sure to get the oil pan as flat as possible where it mates to the motor. not flat = not a good seal. you can also use an engine lift if you have one instead of the jack option. just need the motor/trans assembly to rock *back*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudisFun Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thanks, that method would be an improvement over my last try. Once this damn weather stops I will take the time to remove all of those bolts'n stuff, sounds like a bit of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 it's not nearly as bad as it sounds...if you know what you're doing before the job is started. front motor mount, top mount (pitch rod) and rear trans mounts are only a handful of really easy to get to bolts. the oil pan not being clean and smooth is the only tricky part when you go to reinstall, everything is fairly simple really. it's like 15 degrees with 30 mph winds here today so any job sucks right now. i'd put the car up on jackstands for more room...but then you need a larger jack or 2x4 to get the front of the motor to push up. not a big deal, just verbally vomitting because i'm at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudisFun Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 I am making a note for this right now. As said this engine is my baby, so while I have somebody who knows a thing or two I have another question if your don't mind. I want to some put my EA82 mpfi into a 80-84 4wd manual GL wagon. I kind of have an idea of what it might take; engine computer, welding, wires, ... which tranny will I need, right now the engine is with a 2wd a/t - worthless to use on a wagon. the comp. ration is 9:0:1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 undo both motor mounts from the crossmember, you can go up a bit without dropping the exhaust there are holes in the skid plate that a screwdriver or socket will fit, put your socket by hand above the holes, and stick the extension thru. you can use a screwdriver to thread in and out the bolts i like to use copper rtv on the cork gasket, nug bolts with screwdriver and 1/4 turn with 1/4" ratchet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudisFun Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 If it will ever stop raining on my days of I will give her a try. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedras Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Good gawd, is this seriously the only way to remove the oil pan? Is the problem accessing the bolts or will the pan just not come off without bumping into something else? My oil pan on my 92 Loyale leaks slightly and I would hope that once it becomes critical I will either know how to do all this unmounting (and have the proper equipment for it) or there will be an easier way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Good gawd, is this seriously the only way to remove the oil pan? Is the problem accessing the bolts or will the pan just not come off without bumping into something else? My oil pan on my 92 Loyale leaks slightly and I would hope that once it becomes critical I will either know how to do all this unmounting (and have the proper equipment for it) or there will be an easier way.The oil pick up gets in the way as well. thats why I had to lift the motor. the worst part in my opinon is removing the old gasket. they really stick on there good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike386 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I was able to get to those two bolts using a ¼” elbow socket, 5-6" long extender and a ¼” ratchet. If I remember right I had to maneuvered the socket between the back side of the oil pan and the cross member, the access holes in the cross member may be a little too small for the elbow socket. I didn’t need to unbolt or lift the engine to do this. If the elbow socket is loose and flops around too much, put a bit heavy grease in the elbow joint to steady it. After removing the bolts, carefully lower the oil pan, rotating it 90 degrees to the left or right, one way will work to get it to slide off the oil siphon pipe. Reverse the procedure to install and be sure to allow the silicone gasket seal to cure to full strength (usually 24 hours) before starting the engine or it may leak. Piece of cake! I hope your weather improves. -Mike Any tips and/or how-to replace an oil pan gasket? I did it once on another EA82 but was only able to relpace two the bolts in the rear of the pan because of its location. I would feel a lot better doing it right because this is my baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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