RE: Oil pan gaskets....

[john davis <jdavis@domain.elided>]

Hi Pete,

I got it in reverse... I replaced the motor mounts about 3 months ago 
and boy was that a bunch of fun..!

I should had mentioned that when I submitted the request, as the 
engine is sitting up much higher now, especially on the passenger
side. But, is it high enough that get good access to all the nuts,
let alone get a torque wench in there. 

Regards, 
John Davis

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Pete Petras [SMTP:pete@domain.elided]
> Sent:	Tuesday, June 01, 1999 3:18 PM
> To:	john davis
> Subject:	Re: Oil pan gaskets....
> 
> While you're doing this you might want to check out your motor mounts.
> see if they need replacing.  All this can be done all at the same
> time.  It'll save you labor costs in the futur.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >Hi All,
> >
> >While doing my last oil change on my '89 Spider, I noticed that
> >part of my continuing oil leak problem was due the lower oil
> >pan gasket. I've just received them from IAP along with a 
> >Tonneau cover (really nice, NOT in their catalog...) 
> >
> >Anyway, my question is pretty simple. I got both the lower 
> >and upper gaskets, while the lower gasket is pretty straight 
> >forward to replace. How about the upper one? Can it be replaced
> >while the engine is in the car? If anyone has any experience or 
> >know any tricks, gotchas... I would gratefully appreciate any help.
> >
> >Regards,
> >John Davis
> >Satellite Beach, Florida
> >
> >BTW, IAP have really nice Tonneau cover for a Spider that is no
> >longer advertised in their catalog ( but I guess is still available
> >Part# 437511). I saw it demonstrated at one our Alfa outings a 
> >couple of Sundays ago. These are pretty handy in this hot 
> >Florida sun to keep your car cool and protect the interior.
> 
> Pete Petras
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