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Oct 21, 2006 | 03:21 PM

happa

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Oil Pan Help!

Ok very weird thing has happen. I have a oil leak on the back side of the motor. Thought it was the rear main, but the 2 small bolts that are on the bottom (right near the bottom bell housing) were loose. I tried to tighten them up, but it would not tighten. Threads looked fine on bolts so its stripped out. Weird??? how do I take the oil pan out? Thanks for the info!

Oct 21, 2006 | 04:20 PM

djengr

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I would investigate tapping the treads first. You should be able get a decent tap and die set at most automotive or hardware store. Maybe go one or two sizes over. good luck

Oct 21, 2006 | 04:57 PM

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Are you talking about the long bolts that hold the pan to the rear cover?

Oct 21, 2006 | 05:25 PM

happa

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Are you talking about the long bolts that hold the pan to the rear cover?

yes they are very long, used a 10mm to take out.

Oct 21, 2006 | 09:27 PM

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Thought so. Mine wouldnt tighten so I bought 2 new bolts and it worked.. but i replaced the cover 2 weeks later when I did the rear main seal.

I would try a new bolt wrapped with thread tape and see if it works