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grimm · 11-10-2008, 05:27 PM

I think i need a new oil pan gasket. I seem to be leaking oil from that general area. how expensive/hard is to to replace?

i just have to drop the pan, put a new one in and re-install right?

I imagine i have to remove my exhaust manifold? is that right?

Zapata2119 · 11-10-2008, 07:50 PM

i don't have a subaru however i thought i needed one too but as it turns out some of the bolts came loose (how i don't know) on the pan.... i tightened them and was good to go....just something to look into before making a mess hth

Jeffros Spec V · 11-10-2008, 07:57 PM

There is no gasket.

Use some Fuji Bond!

Easy as pie. TDo not over tighten these bolts.

**TROLL** · 11-10-2008, 07:57 PM

I'm almost positive you'll have to either pull the motor or drop the crossmember to get the oil pan off. If this is the case you may be able to support the engine with a hoist from above and just remove the crossmember to get access to the oil pan. Not sure what the norm is there since fortunately I havent had to deal with it. There are also a lot of places above the oil pan (engine stuff) that could be leaking down onto the oil pan. My front main seal was leaking before, which isn't really ideal either.

Also if I remember correctly it doesnt use a gasket, just silicone sealant. Please doublecheck all of my info though, haha.

06WRBScoob · 11-10-2008, 09:52 PM

I witnessed an oil pan being removed, Even with an engine hoist there was no way to get enough hight on the motor to slide the pan out (due to the oilpickup and parts inside the pan) He ended up pulling the motor and replacing the clutch in the same job. No insight on removing the crossmember though.

grimm · 11-11-2008, 09:15 AM

thanks guys i'll look into see if any bolts are loose, other than that if it is leaking there, i may need some assistance.

11-10-2008, 05:27 PM	#1
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Zapata2119 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #2519 My Ride: 1994 MX6 LSZE iTrader: (0)	i don't have a subaru however i thought i needed one too but as it turns out some of the bolts came loose (how i don't know) on the pan.... i tightened them and was good to go....just something to look into before making a mess hth __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-11-2008, 09:15 AM	#6
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	thanks guys i'll look into see if any bolts are loose, other than that if it is leaking there, i may need some assistance. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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11-10-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	There is no gasket. Use some Fuji Bond! Easy as pie. TDo not over tighten these bolts.

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06WRBScoob Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Member #8007 My Ride: 06 WRB WRX VF34 iTrader: (0)	I witnessed an oil pan being removed, Even with an engine hoist there was no way to get enough hight on the motor to slide the pan out (due to the oilpickup and parts inside the pan) He ended up pulling the motor and replacing the clutch in the same job. No insight on removing the crossmember though.