Cracked the block trying to remove the oil pan. *pics*

[VNG704]

I know, I'm stupid (so please no flames) for not taking the two small rear nuts off first before trying to remove the upper pan. The pics are view from under the car with your feet towards the rear of the car.

the piece shifted, I took out that one stud:

heres a view from one side:

view from the other side:

edit: Found this pic, hope the owner doesn't mind me using his pic.I believe this is what cracked. Does anyone know what it's called and the part number? It looks like it may be replaceable.

Modified by VNG704 at 12:49 PM 4/23/2009
Modified by VNG704 at 12:52 PM 4/23/2009

[ZOMG.SR20]

ill sell you mine since you used the picture

[Blown240sx]

Its the rear cover or rear main seal cover.

[Hijacker]

Rear oil seal retainer Jan 1991 - Dec 1998 12297-53J00

Easy enough to replace.

[Seishuku]

Yup, no big deal... I broke mine too.

[jr_ss]

I was going to say, how the hell do you crack the block trying to pull the oil pans off...

[Koshin]

thread title is very misleading

[CSUPUEBLOTIM]

I was going to say, how the hell do you crack the block trying to pull the oil pans off...

I was thinking he went righty tighty instead of lefty loosey....

[VNG704]

Sorry about the title.. haha, I originally thought it was the block. Glad it wasn't or I'd be looking to spend mucho dinero. I found one used. Oh and thanks for the part/number Hijacker.