Oil pan sealant = not DIY?

[altezza25]

I have an oil leak on my '95 camry LE. I looked under the car today and realized that I simply won't be able to reach all the screws surrounding the oil pan becuase the exhaust pipe and some kind of engine plate seem to be in the way.

-Am I being a panzy and should do it myself? Is it easier than it looks?
-Should I have a mechanic do it?
-How much do you think a mechanic would charge to replace the oil gasket sealant?

[chullen]

dude it isn't hard you just need a swivel 10mm socket to get around the exhaust pipe

[chullen]

if you want tech to do it for you look at about 200 to 300 bucks

[ASG14]

Originally Posted by chullen

dude it isn't hard you just need a swivel 10mm socket to get around the exhaust pipe

Since the exhause is int he way, he has the 5SFE I4. It's not as simple as the 1MZFE V6.


altezza, I have ever personally done the I4 oil pan, only the V6 wich is easier, so I can't say too much as for ease.. As for a price, just call up a couple places and ask for an estimate. It's a common thing, so they can give an estimate without needing to see the car.