Upper Oil Pan Replacement Question
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Upper Oil Pan Replacement Question
Hey guys so I'm in need of changing my upper oil pan. I was changing the oil pressure sensor and on its way out it made a crack in the threaded area and then when I took out the sensor the threaded portion broke off. So the question is what's the best way to tackle the job, removing the front suspension (from the bottom) or removing it from the top like the fsm states? Also what are other things I should replace while the engine is out (maintenence wise)
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As long as you have a covered place to work, taking the front end off and pulling the motor is the best way to go. As far as what else to do, it might help if you posted mileage, condition of engine, drivetrain, etc. to help us make any recommendations.
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2004
6 speed manual
107k miles
Engine is great, I've never abused the engine, no unusual noises only problem I have sometimes is in the morning when I first start the car it'll crank for an extra 3 seconds before it fires up the engine, I'm not sure if spark plug change would fix that unless you have any other recommendation as what could cause that
and as far as pulling the front end, do you mean pulling the front cross member and working from the bottom, or working from the top ie: taking the hood, upper engine components off like the fsm states etc
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Sorry forgot to mention all of that, yeah we have a covered place to work on it and we should have access to an engine lift hoist as well. The car is a
2004
6 speed manual
107k miles
Engine is great, I've never abused the engine, no unusual noises only problem I have sometimes is in the morning when I first start the car it'll crank for an extra 3 seconds before it fires up the engine, I'm not sure if spark plug change would fix that unless you have any other recommendation as what could cause that
and as far as pulling the front end, do you mean pulling the front cross member and working from the bottom, or working from the top ie: taking the hood, upper engine components off like the fsm states etc
2004
6 speed manual
107k miles
Engine is great, I've never abused the engine, no unusual noises only problem I have sometimes is in the morning when I first start the car it'll crank for an extra 3 seconds before it fires up the engine, I'm not sure if spark plug change would fix that unless you have any other recommendation as what could cause that
and as far as pulling the front end, do you mean pulling the front cross member and working from the bottom, or working from the top ie: taking the hood, upper engine components off like the fsm states etc
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To me, it was easier to pull the front bumper, radiator and support structures and simply get to the engine from there. At your mileage, you'll have to make a few decisions on what to replace. The clutch and flywheel should at least inspected, along with the throwout bearing. You can easily access the front pulley and replace the accessory belt and may as well consider replacing the water pump at that point.
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can u write a quick process to do it? I have a leak on my upper oil pan and I want to replace the gasket , do I have to take the tranny out and /or the crankshaft pulley? Thanks
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U took some pics of the process? Would u share them so we can have an idea on how to do it , pleas? , dealer gave a quote of $1800 just for replace the upper oil gasket ... I know it takes time to do it but come on $1800????? Thanks hope u took pics bro
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i know bro RTV it’s just like $20 , I saw a rebuilt engine for $1200 and they swap it for $700 I might pay the $1900 for the swap and I will have a O miles engine with 60 days warranty instead of paying $1800 for just the rtv on the upper oil pan lol ... thanks bro
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