Hey everyone, it's been a while but it's good to be back on the forum!
Had a simple question. Is it possible to replace the oil pan gasket (93 Legacy AWD) without pulling the engine? I've been looking underneath and I think I may be able to raise the engine just enough with a jack, in-between where the tranny meets the block, to get clearance to reach all the bolts on the pan.
Let me know what you guys think. I don't want to pull the engine just for the oil pan and I don't have anything else really that needs replacement.
Oil pan gasket - replace without pulling engine?
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Re: Oil pan gasket - replace without pulling engine?
Yeah I've heard about it being done that way.
1992 Legacy SS 5mt, build in progress
Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
Re: Oil pan gasket - replace without pulling engine?
I've pulled the pan before in the car. I needed to loosen one of the rods to rotate the engine so I can remove the flex plate nuts. The car was free and I needed a 4eats.
Charles
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90' White/Gray Outback DD workhorse (670,xxx) miles
92' Onyx Metallic (430,xxx) Wife's DD
68' Barracuda formula S 340 4spd coupe (ongoing project)
66' Mustang 2+2 4spd wife's (ongoing project)
Re: Oil pan gasket - replace without pulling engine?
You can do it, but it's not fun.
Josh
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surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
Re: Oil pan gasket - replace without pulling engine?
Yes, it's not that bad. Remove the forward bolt on the pitch stop mount. Remove each nut and washer from motor mounts. Jack the motor up with a block of wood on the oil pan. Insert a 1"x1" something between the mounts and cradle. It will still be tight coming out but it's not that bad. When going back together I usually hammer the lip on the baffle back just a hair. You'll see what I'm talking about when you have the pan loose