Oil Pan Gasket

[wylie]

I'm wondering what it takes to change an oil pan gasket.
A mechanic told me I have lift the motor.
Do I? Whats involved?
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99 GP

[richtazz]

yes, either the engine needs to be lifted, or the passenger side subframe lowered to change your oil pan gasket. The front lip near the timing cover tucks up over the sub-frame, so you can't get to the bolts without gaining clearance.

[wylie]

Sounds like a pain.
I was just trying to save a few bucks.
The mechanic told me $300

[Mickey#1]

It's gasket with a g, casket is entirely different.

[BNaylor]

Darn Wylie can't you spell right? ....

Issue corrected.


For the work involved $300 is not bad in repair cost. But that depends if it is US or Canadian dollars.

[tblake]

Originally Posted by BNaylor

For the work involved $300 is not bad in repair cost. But that depends if it is US or Canadian dollars.

I Agree, 300 is a fair price.

Just make sure it is not coming from farther up and dripping down on the oil pan. Like the valve covers, and lower intake valley gasket seals are common.

[JonJon68]

I was quoted between $500.00 and $600.00, but don't tell your Mechanic.. lol...
$300.00 is excellent..

[wylie]

Originally Posted by BNaylor

Darn Wylie can't you spell right? ....

Issue corrected.


For the work involved $300 is not bad in repair cost. But that depends if it is US or Canadian dollars.

I guess $300 for a casket would be a good deal as well.
Thanks for fixing that.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by wylie

I guess $300 for a casket would be a good deal as well.
Thanks for fixing that.

No problem Wylie. I only fixed the thread title but I see you edited your post.

BTW - While we are on the subject of caskets I think my casket is free since I'm a Veteran. Also, I get a free plot to include headstone in a U.S. National Cemetery. Hopefully that won't be anytime soon.

[wylie]

My ashes in a coffee can will do.
Just like the movie The Big Lebowski
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[BNaylor]

I guess the earth will reclaim us sooner or later so thats probably not a bad idea.

By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground,
since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."
Genesis 3:19

However, I see one problem with that Wylie based on where you live. The coffee can will probably rust out.

But I guess the plastic type will do providing it is not biodegradable.

Good luck with the oil pan gasket job.