Motor mount and oil pan replacement

[gprixgtp]

Ok well a few more questions for ya'll. I replaced my axles and discovered the reason for the pass side failure. The psteering leaked the previous owner had must have been a leak for a very long time. The fluid ate through the rubber of the front engine mount. The front of the engine dropped down some and the axle rubbed a spot into the frame. I am planning on replacing the mount tonight and I was wondering if anyone knew a secret to removing the bracket and mount assembly. I know the book way but was hoping for a simpler way.
Also he had hit something with the oil pan, will the new style cast alum. oil pan fit my 97 gtp? We have a 3800 series two core sitting at the shop, since I need to raise the engine to do the mount I figured I would replace the pan now.
Thanks John

[richtazz]

The GM computer shows all 97-03 Vin-K (normally aspirated) and Vin-1(supercharged) 3800's using the same oil pan.

[gprixgtp]

Ok this one must be an 04 or 05 then, it is definately a different oil pan. I'll just have to go back and change it later, thanx

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by gprixgtp

Ok this one must be an 04 or 05 then, it is definately a different oil pan. I'll just have to go back and change it later, thanx

It would have to be. Pontiac went to a lot of cast aluminum on the SIII 3800. Not sure about the oil pan but they did on stuff like the UIM plenum. I have an aftermarket cast aluminum with the MSP label. Extra capacity, cooling fins and drain plug so that would be an option but they are hard to come by nowadays.

[richtazz]

The GM computer shows the 04-05 using the same gasket, pick-up screen and oil level sensor as the 97-03, so unless it would interfere with the sub-frame, they should be intechangeable.

[gprixgtp]

cool I am pulling the mount now so I will do some measuring and see. I will post the findings here, in case someone needs to do the same thing.