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06-08-2020, 03:44 PM | #1 |
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Oil pan gasket replacement write up/how to?
I have an oil leak and it appears to be coming from the oil pan gasket does anyone have a guide I can follow on how to replace it? Also is it a difficult job and would I be better off biting the bullet and leaving it to a professional? I have pretty limited knowledge working on cars. Btw its a 2012 135i manual transmission
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This is NOT something you want to tackle with limited knowledge. It can certainly be done in your garage, but not unless you are really confident/experienced. Your front subframe needs to come out, which means you need to support the engine from above. You'll also need quite a few tools that your average mechanic won't have in the garage. I've been stocking up on tools for this eventual replacement myself and I practiced by helping my step-son replace the clutch in his Civic which also required subframe removal. I feel confident to attempt the oil pan gasket now, but it doesn't sound like you are ready.
The best thing you can do to prepare yourself is gain experience. Help a buddy do a complicated repair on a car that's not yours. There's no pressure on you and you'll learn how to cope with problems as they arise. We spent about 1.5 hours trying to align his Civic's output shaft with the transmission. We didn't lose our cool and eventually found a way to get the right angle on it. That kind of experience is what you need to feel confident tackling something like the oil pan gasket replacement.
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I miss the old days when I could switch out the oil pan and gasket in my 280z in about 30 minutes!
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I've got several torque wrenches as well, including an inch-pound wrench, so I should be good to go. I've got a battery-powered impact wrench, but might pick up a pneumatic one since I picked up an air compressor a couple of years ago. It's pretty small, though, so I need to check and see if the CFM rating is high enough to warrant switching tools.
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Be careful of "appears to be" on this car. Everything appears to be leaking pan because of oil blowback. I would get under it and completely degrease everything first. Once everything is clean you will have a clearer picture of where the oil is coming from. Doesn't cost a lot, easy to do, and gives you back some piece of mind.
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