Cracked oil pan please help

99v6stang · April 5th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Alright, so i was imstalling headers and my jack tipped over and put a hole in my oil pan.
Where do i buy a new one?
How much does it costs?
Can i install it myself?

Clayhistorian · April 5th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Owch, I can only offer my condolances

breakout831 · April 5th, 2007, 08:45 PM

You most likely can do it yourself...but you'll need a torque wrench along with all the other wrenches/ socket wrenches to finish the job. Definately don't want to strip the threads. I've seen idiots overtighten their drain plug and then they had to replace their oil pan like you. If you have little/no knowlege about cars or repairs...take it to the professionals. It will cost some $$$, but at least if they screw it up...you have some sort of labor warranty to get it taken care of.

99v6stang · April 5th, 2007, 08:52 PM

How long do you think it would take to install the oil pan? Also the hole is pretty small, could it be welded?? If not, whre would you reccomend to buy a new oil pan?

99v6stang · April 6th, 2007, 02:05 AM

Are there any step by step guides to replacing an oil pan or is it pretty simple?

stephen · April 6th, 2007, 02:28 PM

The procedure looks complicated.

To get clearance the engine has to be unhooked from the mounts and lifted up as well as one of the cross members needs to be lowered. After there is clearance it's just a matter of removing a lot of small bolts. There is a seal at one end and the rest of the oil pan is sealed with RTV.

As mentioned above torque the oil pan bolts to specs, probably a bit under 10 ft lbs but check to be sure.

I would try to get a good used one.

99v6stang · April 6th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Yea i actually spoke with a mechanic today, and he gave me some adhesive compound that he said he has used to fix this problem in the past, so i applied it today, and in 24 hours when it is done drying, i will see how it works.

97TunedMustang · April 6th, 2007, 09:11 PM

JB Weld ftw

SPF0percent · April 6th, 2007, 09:32 PM

if i were you i wouldnt mess with it cuz if u mess ti up ull have to start over all agian...u can take it to any drive in auto place and have it fixed for under $250 most likley and thats running a little high for just a oil pan...my advice take it to a firestone repair center...they will take care of u

-StevO!

232stang · April 7th, 2007, 02:25 AM

DIY man.

Onemanzu · April 7th, 2007, 03:56 AM

diy its not to bad just removing a cross member... ha uhh i personally wouldn't replace one but thats just me

232stang · April 7th, 2007, 04:35 AM

get a tubular k member

Juggalo_X · April 7th, 2007, 12:08 PM

the pump will be a prick too if i remember correctly when u pull the pan u have to unbolt the pump too i use an elastic to hold the pumps driving shaft in place so u dont have to fumble with it.

April 5th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#1
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 715	Cracked oil pan please help Alright, so i was imstalling headers and my jack tipped over and put a hole in my oil pan. Where do i buy a new one? How much does it costs? Can i install it myself?

April 5th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#4
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 715	How long do you think it would take to install the oil pan? Also the hole is pretty small, could it be welded?? If not, whre would you reccomend to buy a new oil pan? __________________ Harrison Porting My car ---- (m112 in progress)

April 6th, 2007, 02:05 AM	#5
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 715	Are there any step by step guides to replacing an oil pan or is it pretty simple? __________________ Harrison Porting My car ---- (m112 in progress)

April 6th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#7
99v6stang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 715	Yea i actually spoke with a mechanic today, and he gave me some adhesive compound that he said he has used to fix this problem in the past, so i applied it today, and in 24 hours when it is done drying, i will see how it works. __________________ Harrison Porting My car ---- (m112 in progress)

April 6th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#8
97TunedMustang Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 963	JB Weld ftw __________________ New block with forged internals running 16psi, tuned by Lasota Racing Too many mods to list... 3.73's and Truetrac Finally Done! Water-methanol injection? Dyno Tune fo sho, Street tune FTL!

April 5th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#2
Clayhistorian Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 299	Owch, I can only offer my condolances

April 5th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#3
breakout831 Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 959	You most likely can do it yourself...but you'll need a torque wrench along with all the other wrenches/ socket wrenches to finish the job. Definately don't want to strip the threads. I've seen idiots overtighten their drain plug and then they had to replace their oil pan like you. If you have little/no knowlege about cars or repairs...take it to the professionals. It will cost some $$$, but at least if they screw it up...you have some sort of labor warranty to get it taken care of.

April 6th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#6
stephen Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 548	The procedure looks complicated. To get clearance the engine has to be unhooked from the mounts and lifted up as well as one of the cross members needs to be lowered. After there is clearance it's just a matter of removing a lot of small bolts. There is a seal at one end and the rest of the oil pan is sealed with RTV. As mentioned above torque the oil pan bolts to specs, probably a bit under 10 ft lbs but check to be sure. I would try to get a good used one.

April 6th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#9
SPF0percent Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 375	if i were you i wouldnt mess with it cuz if u mess ti up ull have to start over all agian...u can take it to any drive in auto place and have it fixed for under $250 most likley and thats running a little high for just a oil pan...my advice take it to a firestone repair center...they will take care of u -StevO!

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