oil pan gasket oil leak

[dustang90]

I have a good size oil leak from my oil pan gasket. But I cant afford to have someone change the gasket, is it possible to clean off the area and run some gasket sealer around the edge to slow the leak down???

 

[KDK1988GT]

try it

try it, but I don't think that will do the job

 

[DTT92LX]

Tried it...didn't do the job.

 

[SilverBullit]

Does anybody know how difficult it is to change the oil pan gasket? I've got a leak in my gasket as well and need to change it. Would I have to jack up the motor or anything?

Thanks
Casey

 

[JaysGreenLX]

The easiest way, if there is such a thing is to unbolt the engine and lift it up so you can get some slack between the pan and the k-member. Its a pain but its better than pulling the whole engine out.

 

[90mustangGT]

I don't know Jay, you pretty much have to pull the engine out. You need to get it high enough to clear the front of the oil pan so it can slide past the K member and don't forget the oil pickup which will find a way to snag the pan, it is definatly a PITA item.

What part is leaking, the sides, the back or the front. If is in the rear, it may be the rear main seal, in the front it is probally the timing cover, on the sides your f'd.

 

[what_stanger?]

no you don't have to pull the engine out...

simply lift it up enough and make sure you can get the gaskset below that pickup/pump and you're set

i used a one peice S.C.E. rubber/steel inserts gasket, rocks....

 

[PonyBoy90]

You should be able to change it out just by jacking the engine up a bit.

While you're at it, you may want to check out the condition of your motor mounts and change those out too if they are cracked.

 

[winder]

I changed mine out without lifting the engine or K member. But I had the trans out and it was easy. If your rear main seal is leaking Pull the trans and replace them both.