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???
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?
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.
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.
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.