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by vempus
16 Sep 2022, 20:28
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4693

Re: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?

I have been able to get the oil pan out and fix it back. Looks like I did not do the job right. It started drip a bit now. I used the wurth RTV sealant for sealing. Looks like the anaerobic sealant is the better for this job. If the oil leak worsens I will do this job again with anaerobic gasket mak...
by vempus
06 Sep 2021, 19:34
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4693

Re: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?

@RickHaleParker Thanks a lot for the help. Finally I have been able to get the oil pan out I don't know if this helped I used a subaru RTV remover and seems like it helped. https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/SILICONE-GASKET-REMOVER/72829116/SOA868V9175.html I got the pan out and cleaned. But I have...
by vempus
30 Aug 2021, 19:09
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4693

Re: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?

@RickHaleParker I tried one round with no yield the problem I have is there is limited space and the engine is till on the car.

Will try some gasket softening chemicals as well
by vempus
24 Aug 2021, 19:56
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4693

Re: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?

I have attempted the gasket resealing and am stuck half way. I removed all the fasteners but the upper does not come out. Looks like it is stuck on the currently present RTV. I am thinking of striking with a rubber mallet but it is safe to do it any thoughts? Does anyone ran into this problem and kn...
by vempus
23 Jul 2021, 17:17
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4693

Re: 2007 XC90 V8 oil pan seal kit?

I am also running in to the same problem with my oil pan. I looked at VIDA and seems like a pretty involved work. I see that the exhaust manifold need to come out sub frame dropped and engine held on hoist. Does any one know we need to follow all the steps mentioned in VIDA to achieve this or are th...