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how to replace oil pan gasket


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Jul 29, 2008
Messages
22
Age
47
Vehicle Year
1989
Transmission
Manual
Ok I have the oil pan out, and when taking the old gasket off it seems like around the part that is the larger half circle it seems like there is part of the gasket stuck up between the transmission and the engine. Do I have to unbolt the transmission to put in the oil pan gasket? the book said to jack up the engine which worked to get the pan off, however if I unbolt the transmission there will be nothing holding the engine.....
any advise greatly appreciated
thanks,
Mike
 
It's next to impossible to remove the oil pan and install a new gasket properly with the engine installed in the vehicle.

I find that old rotted oil pan gaskets like to leave the "ears" stuck around the rear main bearing cap, and the only way to get it ALL out is to remove that main bearing cap. I think this is the problem you're seeing. I'd want the engine on a stand to keep from getting crap in there when reinstalling; a bit of grit will eat grooves in your crank.
 
Well, I cut the ears off of the old gasket and the new gasket, and used some black atv silicone around the edges. I imagine it will probably leak, however I do not have the equipment to pull the engine from the vehicle. So I figured that should get me by until I can get it into a shop to get the gasket replaced properly. Anyone have any clue how much a shop might charge?
 

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