Engine pull for upper oil pan?

[CRyan]

Just wondering if the job would be a bit shorter if there was a way to reseal the upper oil pan while engine stayed near the bay. I know it would have to be lifted somewhat, but just figured I'd ask what else would need to be done. . .Drop crossmember and that be it?

[DuckyD]

The problem is that the motor mounts are bolted to the front subframe.

Here at the shop, we support the engine with one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-ca ... 96524.html


Then we are able to drop the front subframe and work on the engine.

This is an example of an SR20DET that we were working on earlier this week.
Noticed the previous mechanic took some liberties with the oil pickup haha We put an S14 SR pickup on there instead.

[zach-Ka]

What kind of work are you needing to do?

[DuckyD]

What kind of work are you needing to do?

...if there was a way to reseal the upper oil pan...

[zach-Ka]

Thank you sir, I have ADD and it's hard to take in what I read.
If you have a cherry picker then you can just unbolt the motor mounts and jack the motor up a bit and you should have plenty of room to do what you need to. You will have to remove the lower pan and oil pick-up tube before-hand though.

[Hijacker]

The problem is that the motor mounts are bolted to the front subframe.

Here at the shop, we support the engine with one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-ca ... 96524.html


Then we are able to drop the front subframe and work on the engine.

This is an example of an SR20DET that we were working on earlier this week.
Noticed the previous mechanic took some liberties with the oil pickup haha We put an S14 SR pickup on there instead.

I've redone many oil pans using one of those engine supports. It's also a great way to work on a timing chain without removing the motor.

[CRyan]

Thanks for the responses, guys. Tomorrow morning will be my time to shine, as they say. I have a hoist and will probably just let up off the engine mounts. I'll probably clean up the subframe, etc. I just hope to god this doesn't take more than a day to do. Anyone have an estimated time of completion? I have every tool needed, and a few experienced techs along with myself (not saying much)

[Hijacker]

A couple hours should be the max. If you've got some good swivel sockets, you should be able to work around the crossmember without having to pull it. You just need to lift the engine up a little to get it off the mounts so you can reach some of the bolts and slide the pan out. Don't forget about the two hidden 10mm nuts behind the view plate in the bell housing area (it would suck to snap those and then have to pull the motor to replace the seal carrier).

[CRyan]

A couple hours should be the max. If you've got some good swivel sockets, you should be able to work around the crossmember without having to pull it. You just need to lift the engine up a little to get it off the mounts so you can reach some of the bolts and slide the pan out. Don't forget about the two hidden 10mm nuts behind the view plate in the bell housing area (it would suck to snap those and then have to pull the motor to replace the seal carrier).

Wow, thanks! Knowing that makes me feel a lot better about doing this, without dropping the crossmember!

I think Hijacker has been my idol since the first time I looked at a 240SX.

[Seishuku]

On my S12, I wasn't able to get the pan to clear my crossmember, even jacking the engine up as high as I could. But maybe there's more room between the trans tunnel on an S13/S14.