Re: Oil From the Pan

[Caxambu <caxambu@xxxxxxxxxx>]

If you are talking about leaking from the upper pan-to-block surface 
then you can try tightening the bolts. I don't see why you would need to 
loosen them first. You may need to loosen the motor mount-to-frame bolts 
and jack up the engine a bit to gain access to some of them. You will 
need to raise the front of the car as well. Take appropriate safety 
precatuions when working under the car (jack stands, wheel chocks, 
protective glasses). Shake the car to test it is solid before crawling 
under it.

Round up all the 11mm wrenches you can find-- box end, open end, stubby, 
curved, ect., also sockets, u-joints, long extensions, etc.

Easier if you have a friend (pick a friend that has skinny arms and long 
fingers) to help for the bolts and nuts that are on the sides. One 
working from above, the other below.

If it still leaks after tightening the pan bolts you can remove the pan 
while the engine is in the car, to replace the gasket and inspect/clean 
the mating surfaces. Remove the exhaust manifolds from the head (can 
still leave them attached to the downpipes) and jack up the engine, put 
shims under the motor mounts (I used small blocks of plywood) remove all 
the bolts, pull the pan down and to the front.

The most challenging bolt/nut was the one under/benind the passenger 
side motor mount bracket.

--Caxambu
1969 Spider 1750
Seattle WA



> Brian Pleet writes:
>
> After a tough, long winter, my 1982 Spider is back on the road with new 
> engine mounts, pan gaskets (main and lower) and seals (front main, rear 
> main). Hurray! First time for the novice.
>
> Now, after many hours of work, the main oil pan is leaking, enough to make 
> a mess every time I park in the garage. Apparently only on one side. Help!
>
> Is there an additive that will stop the leak?
> Do I have to lift the engine to remove the pans and then replace the gasket?
> Can I loosen and then re-torque the bolts holding the pan?
> Should I buy a oil mat for underneath and replace regularly?
>
> Any suggestions very welcome.
>
>
> Brian Pleet
> 82 Spider
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