Re: Tech [oil pan removal on car]

["S.Coleman" <deadbolt@mindspring.com>]

I would suggest a 1/4 ratchet with a long extension and a swivel socket.
Thats the only thing I have ever tried that actually "snaked" around the oil
pan and bell housing.
HTH,
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mash" <type53@yahoo.com>
To: "Scirocco LIST" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 2:14 PM
Subject: Tech [oil pan removal on car]


> hello folks, i've been off the list for over a year,
> anyway . . .
>
> about a month ago I finished swapping in a JH
> longblock and and a FF tranny into Kristen's '78. It
> runs great but the oil pan gasket was leaking. I've
> never needed to replace one with the motor on the car.
> I was concerned about the two bolds next to the trans,
> but folks assured me it was no big deal.
>
> It certainly was a PITA! With a 1/4" drive extender I
> was able to get the two bolts in question out (along
> with the rest). They were loose anyway. Off came the
> old cork and I was now ready to install the new rubber
> and metal gasket (courtesy of Adirondack). I was able
> to get both of those bolts threaded, but only one of
> them tightened.
>
> Anybody have any tips to as to a good tool to tighten
> this sucker?
>
> No leaks so far . . .
>
> I think I'll replace this gasket on any future used
> motors before installation (duh?)
>
> thanks!
>
>
>
>
>
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