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TomsGT4 · 07-03-2007, 08:35 AM

My signature doesn't seem to be working yet.
And so my ride is a 1990 Corolla SR5.

I haven't taken any pictures, but my oil pan is rusted so badly from the outside-in that oil is seeping through the bottom of the pan. I bet if I pushed hard enough on it with my finger I could make a nice little hole.
There are 19 8mm bolts that hold the pan up, but the exhaust and cross member are directly over one side of the pan. These bolts are rusted beyond saving & if I end up braking a couple I will have to drill & tap. I haven't taken a close look to see if the motor mount sits up top of that cross member, or if it can be easily removed.

From those who have done this job, I'm hoping someone can steer me in a direction of easiest repair.

DRUP25 · 07-03-2007, 10:25 AM

I JUST GOT DONE PUTTING THE TRANNY BACK IN MINE. I FOUND THAT DROPPING THE K-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE UNBOLTING THE CROSS-MEMBER IS THE EASIEST AND FASTEST. IF YOU TRY AND DO IT ANY OTHER WAY IT WILL TAKE YOU A WHILE LONGER. IT IS MORE TO TAKE APART BUT IT IS EASIER IN THE LONG RUN. SHOULD BE THAT YOU NEED A 14mm, 19mm, AND 17mm TO DO THE JOB. (4) 19mm BOLTS PER SIDE AND (1) 14mm BOLT TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE K-FRAME. MAYBE EVEN TAKE THE HUB ASSEMBLY LOOSE TO DO SO. ALL 3 BOLTS ON TEH BOTTOM OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY ARE 17mm, 1 BOLT AND 2 NUTS. AFTER YOU DROP THAT SIDE DOWN AND TAKE THE 14mm BOLTS OUT OF THE CROSS-MEMBER, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE 2 14mm BOLTS FOR A MOUNT THAT GOES TO THE TRANNY. TAKE THOSE OUT AND YOU ARE READY TO ROCK AND ROLL. SEND ME A MESSAGE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ELSE.

TomsGT4 · 07-03-2007, 12:07 PM

Thanks man, that's exactly what I was looking for.

DRUP25 · 07-03-2007, 12:48 PM

No Prob At All. I Have Learned An Awful Lot With My 88. I Am Moving To Seattle In Like 3 Weeks And Found A True 1986 Ae86 Sr5 Rwd Corolla For $800. I Am Jumping On That As Soon As I Get There. Hit Me Up At drews2525@gmail.com If You Need Anymore Tips Or Quick Tricks.

Flashmn · 07-03-2007, 01:55 PM

Why dont you turn the caps lock off and type normally, so its easy for us to read.

DRUP25 · 07-03-2007, 02:16 PM

I am very sorry about that. I work as a drafter and have to type in all caps.

fistofmeat · 07-03-2007, 03:01 PM

oil pan replacement is easy, it just takes a while. u'll have to remove the 3 plastic panels fron underneath, and the center cross member. the crossmember is attached at both ends with about 6 bolts, and then near the center with a tranny mount and at the front end with an engine mount. silicone caulk makes it easier to keep the new gasket in place while you bolt it on, just don't get it into the pan. very easy, i did mine a couple of months ago, and although it was my first time, it onlyt took about 4 hours of work (getting the cross member out of the way and then back in again took about 2 hours).

Flashmn · 07-03-2007, 03:40 PM

Doesnt take that much work... jack the engine up a bit and remove the passenger side plastic cover.

Thats how I got to the bolts, though I did make a custom tool