oil pan change - advice/gotchas?

dirksanchez · 03-31-2008, 02:20 PM

I need to change my oil pan. Stripped the oil drain threads and cracked the pan when my cheapo torque wrench didn't trip.

So, any advice on removing/replacing the oil pan? I have the service manual and it looks pretty straightforward but you guys all have a LOT more experience with this type of stuff than I do so I thought I'd ask if there're any tricks or tips to make the job easier.

First thing I have to do is buy a proper torque wrench.

AugieNYC · 03-31-2008, 05:16 PM

I know I recently read a post here on FZ6 SBN where the dude had a similar problem. I can't remember the member but try the search function.

killernoodle · 03-31-2008, 05:27 PM

You'll have to drop the headers, might as well clean them while they're off.

BlueZ6 · 03-31-2008, 09:50 PM

I had the exact same problem. I can understand the threads stripping, but that pan should not be cracking.
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I had the dealer do the work, but it doesn't look that hard. I think there are gaskets to replace when you pull off the headers.

WhisperQuiet · 04-01-2008, 07:01 AM

the pan should only crack if the drain bolt gets crossthreaded, no torque wrench can help you there.