Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Oil Pan Gasket Change

[ASimpson]

How Far Does The Motor Need To Be Lifted To Change The Oil Pan Gasket ? Does Anything Have To Be Loosened Or Removed To Do This? Thanks Adam

 

[Bandit1]

i have heard about 2" up, just enough so you can drop the pan and get your hand/wrench in the release the supply line, i have a diagram if you need it. josh

 

[Bandit1]

here is the diagram

diagram... .

 

[ASimpson]

Does Anything Need To Be Loosened Or Removed Like The Motor Mounts transmission ????????? Thanks Adam

 

[nps]

Only if you can't get your hand in there. In that case loosen the motor mounts and jack/lift the motor up a bit. The valve cover on the rear of the cowl will be the limiting factor.



Theoretically you don't even need to take off the pickup tube to change a gasket - only if you want to take the whole pan off (although it would be easier to thread in the new gasket with the tube out of the way).



What is it you are trying to do?

 

[mroidt]

2 X 4

Hi guys do you know if its the same clearances on a 2WD?

Probably shouldn't try to reseal gasket either , should I?

 

[ASimpson]

My Pan Gasket Is Leaking And I Need To Replace It. They Claim The Newer Gaskets Are Made Of Better Material. Wondering If I Wanna Do It Or Have My Buddy That Works At Dodge Do It. He Does Some Work For Me But He Does It In My Garage.