Woe is me, aka oil pan guidance
#1
Woe is me, aka oil pan guidance
It's been quite a while since I've been on - Katrina turned my life upside down for several months. No sob story here--the Porsche was spared!! However - I had to load her up to the brim and on the way to Seattle & I hit a speed bump and cracked the oilpan. No leakage or 'break'. However it'll need to be fixed replaced. Pictures show it pretty well. Can I remove this and get it welded or do I need to find a replacement oil pan? I'm just about busted with money and spent some of my last on getting the old girl up to snuff. So any and all suggestions are welcome.
I don't think I'll be able to pay to get this done - but for future reference can anyone refer me to a good shop in the Seattle area?
BTW - I don't know if I'm paid up on dues - not on the top of my list right now - but I'll renew eventually, so please don't ignore this post if my membership has elapsed.
TIA
I don't think I'll be able to pay to get this done - but for future reference can anyone refer me to a good shop in the Seattle area?
BTW - I don't know if I'm paid up on dues - not on the top of my list right now - but I'll renew eventually, so please don't ignore this post if my membership has elapsed.
TIA
#2
Oil Pan pictures
It's been quite a while since I've been on - Katrina turned my life upside down for several months. No sob story here--the Porsche was spared!! However - I had to load her up to the brim and on the way to Seattle & I hit a speed bump and cracked the oilpan. No leakage or 'break'. However it'll need to be fixed replaced. Pictures show it pretty well. Can I remove this and get it welded or do I need to find a replacement oil pan? I'm just about busted with money and spent some of my last on getting the old girl up to snuff. So any and all suggestions are welcome.
I don't think I'll be able to pay to get this done - but for future reference can anyone refer me to a good shop in the Seattle area?
BTW - I don't know if I'm paid up on dues - not on the top of my list right now - but I'll renew eventually, so please don't ignore this post if my membership has elapsed.
TIA
I don't think I'll be able to pay to get this done - but for future reference can anyone refer me to a good shop in the Seattle area?
BTW - I don't know if I'm paid up on dues - not on the top of my list right now - but I'll renew eventually, so please don't ignore this post if my membership has elapsed.
TIA
#3
beware, it's a big job when the engine is in the car. Look at this thread, and the link to danno's instructions in it especially since youa re doing it in the car.. I just did the job this weekend but it was out of the car so it is simpler.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=pan
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=pan
#4
Buy another oilpan, they are cheap. I got a super nice condition pan for $35.00 off ebay. Might as well do the rod bearings if they havent been done yet. (With those buy new rod nuts as well.)
Sorry to hear about your misfortune but good luck and welcome back.
Sorry to hear about your misfortune but good luck and welcome back.
#7
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dont risk it- replace the pan. They are pretty cheap considering the cost of normal replacement parts..
It IS a PITA- I did my oil pan gasket in the gravel driveway.. without removing the engine.
3 full days of crawling under jackstands is not pretty.
It IS a PITA- I did my oil pan gasket in the gravel driveway.. without removing the engine.
3 full days of crawling under jackstands is not pretty.
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#9
chris_924s--NOT what I wanted to hear - I used to read those venting posts and just not understand how someone could get so frustrated with repair after repair - well I do now! What is the tedium on the job? I know it's quite a few bolts - but what makes the job so hard? Lack of space?(as always!) Thanks for the replies.
BTW - If I'm not mistaken the a-arms have to come off - will I need an alignment afterwards?
BTW - If I'm not mistaken the a-arms have to come off - will I need an alignment afterwards?
#11
Originally Posted by '88-924S
chris_924s--NOT what I wanted to hear - I used to read those venting posts and just not understand how someone could get so frustrated with repair after repair - well I do now! What is the tedium on the job? I know it's quite a few bolts - but what makes the job so hard? Lack of space?(as always!) Thanks for the replies.
BTW - If I'm not mistaken the a-arms have to come off - will I need an alignment afterwards?
BTW - If I'm not mistaken the a-arms have to come off - will I need an alignment afterwards?
#12
If it isn't leaking oil then I really doubt you need to do anything. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to put some JB weld or equivalent on there. Removing the oil pan with the engine in the car is not my idea of fun....
#14
Originally Posted by Mike C.
If it isn't leaking oil then I really doubt you need to do anything. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to put some JB weld or equivalent on there. Removing the oil pan with the engine in the car is not my idea of fun....