Re: Cleaning and replacing the oil pan gasket 356

Posted by JWL On 2014/3/22 10:46:05

Good advice from 64avanti.

To remove the pan you will need to remove the steering linkage idler arm from the frame. It is on the left-hand side frame rail and is fastened with two bolts. This will allow you to pull the linkage down so the pan will clear it. Also, you will need to remove the lower bell housing. You may need to rotate the crankshaft a bit in order for the front of the pan to clear the engine and cross member. You will also want to remove the screen on the oil pump pick up float and clean it.

Look around for any foreign matter in the pan. This would be a good time to change the oil filter too.

I like to straighten the bolt hole flange on the oil pan. The bolts will dimple the flange and this will prevent good fit and may cause some leaking.

Generally it is a good afternoon's job. Not too difficult once you get the car jacked up. Be safe and use jack stands.

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