Help! Oil pan removal
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TLC Norway
woodwelder
GOOD! i've been thinking about this oil pan all night!
Now go get a new heat gun, it should do its job more than a few days.
and go on with wire wheel on the drill or grinder to get the surface clean again.
Make sure you dont get all the goo up the belly of the 2F.
Cheers!
Now go get a new heat gun, it should do its job more than a few days.
and go on with wire wheel on the drill or grinder to get the surface clean again.
Make sure you dont get all the goo up the belly of the 2F.
Cheers!
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Yeah, I didnt expect that heat gun to last long considering it was so cheap and "MADE IN CHINA". They let me exchange it though for another cheaply made gun that should last another week. I do think that heat was the difference between getting the pan off and not getting it off. Already started with the wire wheel. Picked up some Toyota FIPG today. They are proud of that stuff. Thanks to all
I feel your pain. The only advice I can offer, since mine is still on, is to buy a quality heat gun if you plan on using it ever again. I'll be headed to the garage tomorrow, heat gun in hand...
TLC Norway
woodwelder
Wow. I just spent about 3 hours trying to dislodge my oil pan on my 62. I would have never got it off without a heat gun. Thanks for the tip!
This explains why shops want so much to replace the gasket. It looks like a time consuming pain in the *ss.
Yikes, this is next up on my list this week. Thank God I have a heat gun, 2x4's and a wood chisel. Sounds like I'll be needing them all...I just hope the new gasket fixes the leak(s)!
I'm right there with you. Im hoping that since my engine was rebuilt a few years ago that is just falls off when I un-bolt it. Check out my thread, Georg posted some tips on the oil pan.
Espect a lot of whining and crying from me next Thursday and Friday....really not Mr. Fixit so this should be quite the adventure.
using the Bottle jack (as mentioned above) is really the biggest help i can think of when doing the pan, Mine came off in about 20 minutes using the jack.
Wanna see my bottom?
Ok, I tackled the pan today, and I was ready for a battle royale. Heat gun, chisel, putty knife, bottle jack...you name it. A few comments;
POSER>POSER>POSER...he's the man...read his post re: this job.
1)the bolts holding the pan on were almost loose. Hardly any pressure from my ratchet and bingo...came right off.
2)the pan didn't pull right off so I started with the heat gun. Heated everyhole for 2-3 minutes, and then went around and heated the spaces in between the holes. WEAR GOGGLES! What no one mentioned was that oil gunk turns to hot oil and drips on your FACE!.LOL!
3)the pan wasn't budging, so I got some wood, tried to wedge the jack and wood up against the pan and frame and without even trying, the pan came loose, but not up front. Had to heat gun the front and then it was no problem. Came right off.
4)Upon cleanup and inspection, I had zero, none, nada gasket remnants anywhere on the pan or engine. This thing must've disintigrated over the last 23 years, as I'm the original owner. Can't believe my leak was as small as it was...maybe a quart a year.
5)Pan's in great shape, check her out and my bottom end. Tomorrows more cleanup and prep for gasket install...meaning heading to the hardware store for the long bolts.
This site is awesome. Couldn't have done it with out guys.
Ok, I tackled the pan today, and I was ready for a battle royale. Heat gun, chisel, putty knife, bottle jack...you name it. A few comments;
POSER>POSER>POSER...he's the man...read his post re: this job.
1)the bolts holding the pan on were almost loose. Hardly any pressure from my ratchet and bingo...came right off.
2)the pan didn't pull right off so I started with the heat gun. Heated everyhole for 2-3 minutes, and then went around and heated the spaces in between the holes. WEAR GOGGLES! What no one mentioned was that oil gunk turns to hot oil and drips on your FACE!.LOL!
3)the pan wasn't budging, so I got some wood, tried to wedge the jack and wood up against the pan and frame and without even trying, the pan came loose, but not up front. Had to heat gun the front and then it was no problem. Came right off.
4)Upon cleanup and inspection, I had zero, none, nada gasket remnants anywhere on the pan or engine. This thing must've disintigrated over the last 23 years, as I'm the original owner. Can't believe my leak was as small as it was...maybe a quart a year.
5)Pan's in great shape, check her out and my bottom end. Tomorrows more cleanup and prep for gasket install...meaning heading to the hardware store for the long bolts.
This site is awesome. Couldn't have done it with out guys.
TLC Norway
woodwelder
ooh, thats soo nice! 
Now, get a few studs to thread onto the engine block, makes alignment of gasket and pan a breeze!
Then when you get a few bolts in, the studs go out.
Now, get a few studs to thread onto the engine block, makes alignment of gasket and pan a breeze!
Then when you get a few bolts in, the studs go out.
Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
Yeah, I'm an idiot.
Spoke too soon as I was only inspecting the pan. Gasket was stuck to the head, and came off easily. Spent a good two hours cleaning it up, making ready for Cruiser Dan's parts delivery. Figured I'd clean the head to within an inch of it's life; really went after it with razor blade scraper, brake kleen etc to get every last bit of cork and gasket sealer off. Now I'm off to install the gasket...
Spoke too soon as I was only inspecting the pan. Gasket was stuck to the head, and came off easily. Spent a good two hours cleaning it up, making ready for Cruiser Dan's parts delivery. Figured I'd clean the head to within an inch of it's life; really went after it with razor blade scraper, brake kleen etc to get every last bit of cork and gasket sealer off. Now I'm off to install the gasket...
Done deal
Oil pan installed! Only issue was the gasket tube developing a leak as I applied it...messy. Minor hassle getting it up and bolted down. Torque wrench doesn't go as low as 6ft lbs so I just firmed the bolts up...not too much for now. Praying for no major leaks...expecting minor ones as gasket expands and I continue to firm up the bolts.
Little embarrased I missed seeing the gasket on the last post
, but it's my first time, and she's on now and all I can do now is drive and pray. Here's a pic of the cleaned, sanded, primed and painted pan before install.
Onto to the other jobs...
Nick
Oil pan installed! Only issue was the gasket tube developing a leak as I applied it...messy. Minor hassle getting it up and bolted down. Torque wrench doesn't go as low as 6ft lbs so I just firmed the bolts up...not too much for now. Praying for no major leaks...expecting minor ones as gasket expands and I continue to firm up the bolts.
Little embarrased I missed seeing the gasket on the last post
, but it's my first time, and she's on now and all I can do now is drive and pray. Here's a pic of the cleaned, sanded, primed and painted pan before install.Onto to the other jobs...
Nick
