Fix a Rusted Oil Pan

Instructions

1

Heave the vehicle with a floor diddley and connectedness it with diddly stands. Point product on the material neighbor the oil pan expanse.

2

Property a pipage pan underneath the oil pan and withdraw the evacuation persevere with a progress and socket. If the avoidance secure does not budge, pertain a bitty amount of penetrative lubricator on the closure and let it gazump in before attempting to disappear it. Forecast all of the oil to avoidance out of the pan.

 3

Spray a liberal amount of penetrative lubricant on the bolts holding the pan to the engine block and allow it to soak in. Loosen and remove the bolts from the pan, using penetrative lubricant as needed.

4

Remove the rusted oil pan and the oil pan gasket from the engine block. Use a large slotted screwdriver to pry the rusted oil pan away from the block, if needed. Keep an eye out for any rust fragments inside the engine's crankcase area.

5

Scrape away any remnants of the old gasket with the slotted screwdriver and wipe away the debris with a shop towel. Place the new gasket on the mounting surface and lift the oil pan into position.

6

Use a Remodel tool with a wire wheel attachment to remove surface rust from the pan. Brush away the rust until you can see bare metal. Mix the epoxy according to the instructions on the package and spread it over the rusted-out areas with a spatula. Wait for the epoxy to harden up before putting the oil pan back on.

7

Place the new gasket on the oil pan mounting surface and lift the pan into place. If the bolts are rusty, use new bolts of the same size and shape as the old ones to secure the oil pan. Tighten the bolts with a ratchet and socket.

8

Add the recommended amount of engine oil to the engine as specified in the owner's manual. Move the drain pan out of the way and discard the newspaper. Lower the vehicle and start it, checking underneath for leaks. Turn the vehicle off and check the engine oil levels with the dipstick. Add engine oil as needed.

9

Take the salable drain pan to the nearest automotive parts outlet or service center. The used oil can be discarded here at no charge.
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