Can you remove the oil pan without raising the motor?
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Can you remove the oil pan without raising the motor?
Well, I got my t2 project running, unfortunately the shop that put on my flywheel, front cover and oil pan did not seal the pan properly and it is leaking.
I'm hoping I can pull the pan off to re-seal it without having to lift the engine. Has anyone done this or have any pointers?
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I'm hoping I can pull the pan off to re-seal it without having to lift the engine. Has anyone done this or have any pointers?
thanks
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short answer is no.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/engine-removal-front-engine-cover-while-still-car-644395/ Basically use this as a guide and you should be able to have enough room to squeeze the oil pan out. Last time I did this I remember it was a tight fit but can be done.
of course you wont need to actually take the front cover off.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/engine-removal-front-engine-cover-while-still-car-644395/ Basically use this as a guide and you should be able to have enough room to squeeze the oil pan out. Last time I did this I remember it was a tight fit but can be done.
of course you wont need to actually take the front cover off.
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Yea you should not have to unbolt the motor. There is a splash / rock guard take that off and the pan should slide out backwards I think. I have not removed one before on a Mazda.
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I did mine a few month ago and what I did was I unbolt the steering linkage from idle arm and was able to fix the leak on my that way, It took me about an hour with the help of my wife.
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Well, I got my t2 project running, unfortunately the shop that put on my flywheel, front cover and oil pan did not seal the pan properly and it is leaking.
I'm hoping I can pull the pan off to re-seal it without having to lift the engine. Has anyone done this or have any pointers?
thanks
I'm hoping I can pull the pan off to re-seal it without having to lift the engine. Has anyone done this or have any pointers?
thanks
yes!!!! call me or come over and we can do it in my garage.
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An Hour, that's not bad. Man when I get married, I hope my wife will help me fix my car
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I was thinking about removing the steering linkage to do it and put on the moog idler arm at the same time.
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