Replacing oil pan gasket without lifting engine?
I have a 93 Volvo 240 which is leaking oil onto the exhaust I just found the leak is coming from the oil pan gasket. I don't have a lift or anything to hoist the engine up except a shop jack. Anyone know anyway around this? My shop is charging $500 for something stupid easy to replace.
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RickHaleParker
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240 Oil pan write up.
You don't need to lift the engine but you do need to support it.
I don't trust a 2x4 as a engine support bar.
A engine support bar suitable for DIY cost <$100.00 on eBay.
You don't need to lift the engine but you do need to support it.
I don't trust a 2x4 as a engine support bar.
A engine support bar suitable for DIY cost <$100.00 on eBay.
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1998 C70, B5234T3, 16T, AW50-42, Bosch Motronic 4.4, Special Edition package.
2017 Ford PIU. 3.5l, Twin Turbo, 365 Hp.
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2003 S40, B4204T3, 14T twin scroll AW55-50/51SN, Siemens EMS 2000. ( Killed by a plastic radiator. )
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I've done it with a 1981 VW Rabbit pickup years ago...I had to pull transmission out....then found out crank thrust bearing was shot, so I had to take out crank also....stuff happens.
Can't recall, but maybe two 2x4s were used...I have a cherry picker now
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