So I've had a tiny oil leak coming from my oil pan drain bolt (cracked right along the threads) and it's been there for who knows how long and I want to fix it up or replace it (welding isn't as expensive where I live). As unlucky as I am I don't see why I can find anything on how to actually replace the damn thing! It seems simple enough but my Haynes manual says I should be ready for parts that might fall down from the engine (because I'm doing this with the engine still in the frame). It still seems like a simple enough task but I want to have something to cross-reference back to in case something happens. Has anyone done this or know where to find a walkthrough?

 

Last time I removed one, it was just as simple as taking the bolts out and dropping the pan. The exhaust might be in the way and you may have to move that. The only thing I can think of that might fall is the oil pickup tube and strainer, but I think they are bolted on on these motors. It's been a while. Just be careful pulling it off and you won't have a problem.

Oh, yeah, drain the oil first too. Makes less of a mess that way.

 

The oil pickup tube and strainer aren't bolted on but are like wedged on.

Otherwise yes, just remove exhaust and all the bolts around the edge of the pan

 

Drain it first though .

 

Thanks for the quick replies guys.
Well that's about as straightforward as can be I suppose. I'll try it out this coming weekend. I've already removed the exhaust. By the way, anyone know of a good way to remove all of the rust building up on the exhaust? I was just planing on using sandpaper and re-painting it with high heat resistant paint but I suppose there's got to be SOME kind of chemical to help remove that stuff (as there's always some kind of chemical that can help out)

 

vinegar then baking soda.
CLR
Wd40
Pb blaster.
Diesel

Any of those will still need a wire brush or ScotchBrite pad.

 

thanks for the info
it's always good to know for future endeavors

 

I bought some of this. Seemed to work well on the one thing I tried it on. I still need to do some really tough tests with it.

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