Replacing cracked oil pan
02-08-2006, 09:26 PM
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Replacing cracked oil pan
I was just curious if it is safe to drive the car right after installing a new oil pan. Recently I had my oil changed by one of those "quick oil change" places. And I guess one of their techs overtighted the bolt which caused a hair line crack about 4 inches from the oil bolt.
Well they promise to replace the pan once its delivered. I was told not to add oil for a couple hours after the pan installation. Is this true? I don't want to hang out at a quick oil change joint for a couple of hours.
...and yes I know I'm an idiot for going there. It will never happen again. I needed my oil changed and all of the dealerships were booked the whole day.
-jason
Well they promise to replace the pan once its delivered. I was told not to add oil for a couple hours after the pan installation. Is this true? I don't want to hang out at a quick oil change joint for a couple of hours....and yes I know I'm an idiot for going there. It will never happen again. I needed my oil changed and all of the dealerships were booked the whole day.
-jason
02-09-2006, 07:58 AM
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The RTV sealant used on our oil pans requires 24 hours to cure. That was on the instructions for the the sealant we used this past weekend. I have also followed numerous threads that used the same curing time. Make sure they use the right stuff and follow the manufacturers recommendations or you'll be stuck with an oil leak.
02-09-2006, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by moto2K1,Feb 9 2006, 02:26 AM
...and yes I know I'm an idiot for going there. It will never happen again. I needed my oil changed and all of the dealerships were booked the whole day.
02-09-2006, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by S2oooNvegas,Feb 9 2006, 02:44 AM
its fine to drive immediately after.
I've had the oil pan off several S2000s (for the oil jet bolt replacement), and it is a simple procedure. There are a lot of small 10mm bolts holding the pan on plus a couple of larger ones through the transmission and compressor bracket, but they're easy to get to. If it were my car I'd either do the work myself or have it done properly at another shop. Wasn't the mechanic at the oil change place the one who messed up the pan in the first place?
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02-10-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,Feb 9 2006, 01:46 PM
I disagree. The sealant needs time to cure properly. You MAY be able to do this, but on my car I'd make sure it was done correctly.
I've had the oil pan off several S2000s (for the oil jet bolt replacement), and it is a simple procedure. There are a lot of small 10mm bolts holding the pan on plus a couple of larger ones through the transmission and compressor bracket, but they're easy to get to. If it were my car I'd either do the work myself or have it done properly at another shop. Wasn't the mechanic at the oil change place the one who messed up the pan in the first place?
I've had the oil pan off several S2000s (for the oil jet bolt replacement), and it is a simple procedure. There are a lot of small 10mm bolts holding the pan on plus a couple of larger ones through the transmission and compressor bracket, but they're easy to get to. If it were my car I'd either do the work myself or have it done properly at another shop. Wasn't the mechanic at the oil change place the one who messed up the pan in the first place?
