Oil pan install, how complicated?

chris91LX · 02-19-2001, 12:51 AM

I was told I would have to lift the motor to change the oil pan, is this correct? Another guy said you can do it by dropping the rack and pinion? Any suggestions as to a good replacement pan? I've heard Canton makes a nice one with a built in crank scraper. Thanks for any response.

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91 LX 5.0
Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

MDM · 02-19-2001, 06:07 PM

I have not done it, but from the looks of things underneath, it would probably be easiest to lift the motor to get at it. Might be a nice time for a main support while you're in there. Good luck and let me know if you find an easier way.

Cannon · 02-19-2001, 06:59 PM

yes you would have to hoist the engine there is no way around it and canton makes an excellent product, ive put on a few of of those pans and they go right on no problems. changing a pan is not an easy job.

joe4speed · 02-19-2001, 08:20 PM

It does not look easy, which is why I'm still sitting here with stock oil pump and bearings at 167,000 miles!!

One of these days I'll do it, I have the new pump and bearings, but I'm saving for a motor, and by the looks of it, I may get the new engine before I ever get around to that!!! Good luck!

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
www.joe4speed.com
1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

02-19-2001, 12:51 AM	#1
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Oil pan install, how complicated? I was told I would have to lift the motor to change the oil pan, is this correct? Another guy said you can do it by dropping the rack and pinion? Any suggestions as to a good replacement pan? I've heard Canton makes a nice one with a built in crank scraper. Thanks for any response. ------------------ 91 LX 5.0 Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

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02-19-2001, 06:07 PM	#2
MDM Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Flemington, NJ USA Posts: 166	I have not done it, but from the looks of things underneath, it would probably be easiest to lift the motor to get at it. Might be a nice time for a main support while you're in there. Good luck and let me know if you find an easier way.

02-19-2001, 06:59 PM	#3
Cannon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 52	yes you would have to hoist the engine there is no way around it and canton makes an excellent product, ive put on a few of of those pans and they go right on no problems. changing a pan is not an easy job.

02-19-2001, 08:20 PM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	It does not look easy, which is why I'm still sitting here with stock oil pump and bearings at 167,000 miles!! One of these days I'll do it, I have the new pump and bearings, but I'm saving for a motor, and by the looks of it, I may get the new engine before I ever get around to that!!! Good luck! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!