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Originally Posted by pritongmanok
I got an oil pan leak that I will be fixing very soon. I got a few questions before I get started.
1) How difficult is it to take off the exhaust pipe (to gain access to the oil pan).
2) Do I need to buy new gaskets when I try to reassemble the exhaust pipe or can I reuse the old gaskets.
3) How difficult is it to take off the oil pan. I anticipate that FIPG is probably in place. I read some horror stories on how difficult it is to break FIPG.
4) After taking down the oil pan, is it safe to use wire brush in cleaning off the oil pan.
5) Please make suggestion on what solvent I can buy to clean off FIPG.
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1st things first!
Go to the pressure washer this week and clean it!
Drive home. Spray some penetrating oil on EVERY exhaust bolt you could imagine having to touch. Do this every couple a days before you do the work (4 a week?).
Take a look at this.
Assembly, Start-up and break in of New/rebuilt engines
Some info that will be helpful. Go to the section you need.
I would try to refrain from wire brushes as they remove the paint and that can lead to rust. FIPG is good stuff but it holds on for dear life so take your time prying the pan off. Break it loose from several spots. While you have something wedged into the gasket area, a rubber mallet is helpful to shock the remaining FIPG free. Just take your time and don't bend the pan. Check the pan with a straight edge to confirm its not bent and adjust as needed to return it to the original shape.
Grab a carpenters chisel 1" wide for pan and block clean up. Use lacquer thin to get everything squeaky clean. If possible, drain the oil the night before to allow the engine to drip dry so no oil is pouring on your wet gasket materials.
When you apply the FIPG, don't go nuts with it. A little goes a long ways. You want the entire mating surface covered, but not in excess such that loose material is inward with the crankshaft throwing oil at it. The splash alone will break it free and stick it in your oil pick up screen. Moderation is the key.
Good Luck and be sure to take close look at the front seal and oil pump area to make sure they are not fooling you with this leak and/or sloppy clean up after oil changes. . .
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