How hard is it to change the oil pan gasket on a 403?

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Chris - 17 Feb 2005 18:50 GMT

I'm debating whether to do it myself or take it to a garage. I read
in the Haynes manual about it & it doesn't seem too hard, but I don't
particularly like crawling under cars, & I can imagine the gymnastics
needed to clean the surfaces.

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RSCamaro - 18 Feb 2005 02:53 GMT

>I'm debating whether to do it myself or take it to a garage. I read
>in the Haynes manual about it & it doesn't seem too hard, but I don't
>particularly like crawling under cars, & I can imagine the gymnastics
>needed to clean the surfaces.

Sounds like you've answered your own question already.

...Ron
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Dennis Smith - 18 Feb 2005 18:33 GMT

On an engine stand is easy. In the car will be a nightmare.

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Chris - 18 Feb 2005 21:58 GMT

>>I'm debating whether to do it myself or take it to a garage. I read
>>in the Haynes manual about it & it doesn't seem too hard, but I don't
>>particularly like crawling under cars, & I can imagine the gymnastics
>>needed to clean the surfaces.
>
>On an engine stand is easy. In the car will be a nightmare.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I think I'll take it to the shop &
let them struggle with it.

Chris

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arocars - 15 Mar 2005 18:42 GMT

> On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:33:26 +0000 (UTC),
> ps2guru@ReMoVeThiSyahoo.com
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>
> Chris

To clean the surfaces well you need to remove the pan completely.
This normally requires disconnecting one or both of the motor mounts
and gently lifting the engine so the pan can slide out between the
mains and the engine cradle. If you?re not comfortable doing this
sort of stuff, take it to a garage.

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Chris - 15 Mar 2005 20:39 GMT

> > On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:33:26 +0000 (UTC),
> > ps2guru@ReMoVeThiSyahoo.com
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>mains and the engine cradle. If youre not comfortable doing this
>sort of stuff, take it to a garage.

Yeah, I've already decided on taking it to a local guy who does stock
car engines. I figured my time & sanity's worth the $200.
It has other problems (see my other post) so I'm hoping he'll be able
to let me know what needs to be done & in what order.

Chris

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