Re: missing ignition switch?

Posted by HH56 On 2024/7/3 17:41:24

It is not too terrible a project and well worth doing but can be messy and time consuming. On those engines with a front motor mount like yours there is also a good chance the rubber in the motor mount has deteriorated and let the engine drop a bit. You MAY need to use a floor jack with some wood to spread the load under the pan to lift the engine slightly. If you do need more clearance then on a 356 before raising check on both sides near the front for any small auxiliary stabilizers that are bolted to the front cross member and loosen those before raising. Once raised then figure out how and where to best block the engine a bit higher above the front crossmember so as to have enough clearance to slide the pan back and out. Remember to keep the pan edges clear of any supports. Been a while but if memory serves there may be bolts at the rear of the pan under the lower bellhousing cover so I believe that will also need to come off. When removing that it may not be evident but one of the transmission bolts at the bottom will also need to be removed to get the cover off. Once the pan starts out you may also need to turn the crank so counterweights can clear the pan baffles or front of pan as you slide it back.

When it is out, note the pan edges around the bolt holes and check them while it is off. Use a straightedge to check for any raised areas around a bolt which can happen if the bolt is over torqued and gasket was compressed too much. Use a round end hammer to gently hammer any raised hole edges back to flush or there is a good chance the new pan gasket will leak.

Don't forget to clean the oil pump pickup screen while you are cleaning the pan.