Im a bit stuck on replacing the oil pan. Some other parts seem to be in the way, including the starter and part of the engine. What's the best way to get the pan out from here?
Im a bit stuck on replacing the oil pan. Some other parts seem to be in the way, including the starter and part of the engine. What's the best way to get the pan out from here?
Update, we got the cover off and all the bolts off the oil pan, but it is still quite stuck on there
this bracket is removable.
Fummins (11-07-2022)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Nifty_Biscuit (11-07-2022)
We figured it all out, I'll post pictures tomorrow when I am on the computer and not the app, to help the next guy
You were right, it was VERY stuck on with the sealant, so much so that we had to bend the pan out if shape to break the seal ant remove it with a crowbar. The putty knife was in no way srong enough, even with a hammer. Thankfully, the point of the project was to replace the pan, so further damage to the old one wasnt an issue
We used a mix of sealant and a self-cut rubber fiber gasket to seal up the new one
I have opened lots of oil pans on all sorts of cars. They practically always were sealed (stuck on) with normal high-temperature silicone. They can be a PITA to get off, but I have never bent an oil pan in the process. There are inexpensive special wedges for exactly that purpose, and every better parts store will stock them.
An example for a tool that looks like the picture in the FSM:
https://www.amazon.com/Engine-Transm...848898&sr=8-10
Last edited by foama; 11-07-2022 at 06:26 PM.
Nifty_Biscuit (11-07-2022)
I'm a little late here but here is a thread about replacing the oil pan. https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...rusted-through!!!! Because redundancy.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Nifty_Biscuit (11-07-2022)