i was checking to see if the timing chain was at TDC ( cause of the high rpm miss i have) and i guess i tore the pan gasket. what is the best way to go about changing the pan gasket of motor is still in the car

 

Ive not done it myself but Ive read a few threads where the gasket was stretched over the outside of the pan and worked over the lip into place. Do a search and you may find the threads.

 

Remove the motor mount bolts and jack the engine up about 3". Remember to remove the oil level sender from the pan before you curse it for not coming down!...LOL The sensor lays above the windage tray, so the pan won't come off with it in. After you jack the engine up, it's not a real big deal. I used an engine hoist to lift the engine from the top, but I suppose you could use a floor jack under the damper to accomplish the same thing.

Frank

 

ok but where is the windage tray and where is the damper. i prolly know what they are but just not by the reall name. more like that dohicky something of that nature. lol

 

The windage tray is bolted to your main cap bolts...You don't have to worry about it. Just make sure you take the oil level sender out first.
The damper is the correct name for the "harmonic balancer"...Or, on our cars the bottom pulley.

Frank

 

thanks alot guys after i took the oil level sensor out the pan drop a little more and i did the scretch the gasket method. it work great thanks to help of my wife and her little hands and your suggestions.


mike