OIl pan

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Baby Zilla S14
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so i think i got a f***ed up rod bearing, its really light and only at 2-4k and then it stops SSSSSSSOOOOOO..... its time to drop the oil pan but i don't really wanna pull the motor or remove the cross member if i don't have to.... can i get away with that does any know of a oil pan removal write up??


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alms24sebring
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I think the oil pan is right there with no removal of crossmembers necessary, maybe a sway bar but im not sure. why do u think a rod bearing?

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drain your oil and find out if its bearing or not. Should be metal flakes if bearings then good sir

sommmatt
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Oil pan will come out if the engine assembly is lifted a few inches.

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Baby Zilla S14
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my dad works on cars and thats what he thinks is it

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sommmatt wrote:Oil pan will come out if the engine assembly is lifted a few inches.
Yes sir, hoist it up. No need to drop the X member

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Baby Zilla S14
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so just pull the engine mount nuts and thats it??

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Yup, check for any stretched wires while jacking.


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