[Cloud9...68]

Thanks, that's helpful (and pretty close to what I was guessing).

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[94SilverCab]

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/sto...09403_200309403

Northern Tool and Equipment lists this as an "Engine Support"...I've seen Pete use something like this in his shop.

Jay

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[Cloud9...68]

I've all but decided, contrary to my earlier thinking, to take this job on myself. With a bunch of mandatory time off (without pay) coming up, I suddenly have a lot more time than money on my hands.

Reading through the DIY, step 23 says "Attach engine hoist to the engine..." Assuming I end up using an engine hoist (I'm thinking of buying a used one on Craigslist, then selling it when I'm done with this job) as opposed to a brace thingy (which I still can't quite picture how it works), could someone who has done his provide a little more detail? What part of the engine do you attach the hoist to? Thanks.

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[Grandpa#3]

I've been going through these old posts trying to find and download PDF's. People were good enough and took the time to write for us to use these PDF's and when you try to download you end up getting an "Error Message" or "YOUR NOT AUTHORIZED". I'd for one would like to know why they are no longer avaible.



Cheers,

Larry

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[tamathumper]

A lot of pictures, PDFs and other files seem to have been lost a couple years ago during a software switch.

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[flash]

correct. there are a number of files that were lost due to the previous hosting company failing to do a backup during a software upgrade.



the hardest part is sifting through to see if we have them in another backup file. unfortunately those who have problems fail to notify the ADMIN via email of the file they are having problems with. posting here about it is useless. i don't read every thread, and often miss that there is a file missing, and even when i do read the thread, it still doesn't give me the file name or location.

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[tamathumper]

Wait, you don't read every thread?!

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[flash]

lol - hardly. i have over 1500 threads that i still need to review and put where they belong.

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[Eric_Oz_S2]

Good link on oil pan gasket:



http://www.texasblake.com/porsche/tech/oilpan.html

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[mbardeen]

Since I have some experience with replacing oil-pan gaskets, I thought I'd share my pain-free installation method that was carefully honed during the 8 times I had the pan off my Jeep trying to fix the rear main seal.



Simple oil pan install:

1) Buy long bolts that fit the pan. In this case, 4 M6 x 40mm bolts.

2) Cut the heads off the bolts to create studs.

3) Optional: cut a grove on the head of the stud, to allow easy removal by screwdriver

4) Install the studs in 4 corners of the block.

5) Put RTV Silicon where necessary - vertical corners and where the block meets the oil pump housing.

6) Wait 5 or so minutes for the silicon to set.

7) Install gasket to the block. The studs and silicon will hold it there.

8) Install pan. Start a few of the bolts in a couple corners, then remove the studs.

9) Install the rest of the bolts and torque accordingly.





Makeshift stud





Where to put the Silicon

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[Cloud9...68]

Great idea! As an alternative, here was my approach:



1) Remove engine

2) Turn engine upside down on stand, and install gasket and pan with gravity working in your favor



I like your approach better! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[MB968]

Like the idea of using studs for alignment. I'd add one more suggestion.



I had quite an issue keeping the gasket lined up (i.e. keeping the holes in the gasket staying in line with the holes in the pan). I fought this for a while before removing the pan and affixing the gasket to the pan. I used the trick that I saw mentioned somewhere, of using dental floss in every other hole to keep the gasket lined up, then cutting and removing the floss after a bolt was started in the hole. It was a bit of a hastle, but it worked.



Next time, I think I will premount the gasket the day before using a gasket cement, or? to keep it in place during the install.

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[flash]

if you let gaskets get warm before installing them, they tend to stay still much more easily. set them out in the sun for an hour.

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[mbardeen]

I tried the dental floss idea when doing the Jeep, but never had good luck getting the arches of the gasket to set in the groves on the block right. Using the stud method and mounting it the block first assures that you get a good seal there. The seal from gasket to pan is much easier to get right, since it's just a flat surface.



I used the long bolts to affix the pan to the block at the start, and did not have any issues getting the holes lined up.

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[JWahlsten]

Great idea. I'll be using it soon!

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[Cloud9...68]

Matt,



I just remembered something - awhile back, Pete mentioned that those little cylindrical metal pieces that fit inside the holes of the oil pan gasket can come in handy for a variety of things. I can't remember what, exactly, but as I was installing my throttle linkage earlier today, I noticed that the little cylindrical metal piece that goes in the center of the plastic wheel that the cable turns against was missing! Thankfully, I found it on my garage floor (must have fallen out as I was removing it), but I noticed it looks to be about the same size as those little cylinders in the oil pan gasket. So, if you haven't thrown out your oil pan gasket yet, please take out these little cylinders, and put them in a safe place. They may come in handy for you, or some desperate soul on the forum, one of these days. Thanks.

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[mbardeen]

Good idea, Cloud. I saved a few (recalling the same post as you), but I'll grab some more.. "just in case"..

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[Bulti]

Flash, any chance of getting the PDF in the 1st post functional again?

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[flash]

done

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