I am getting prepped to pull my engine for the first time to get a better look at why I continuously weep oil from between the timing cover and oil pan. With a mirror I can see what looks like possible damage on the oil pan around where the front part of the seal seats into it, so fully expecting to drop the oil pan to investigate and fix. It is a reman motor that previous owner put in, but appears to be original pan, so maybe it got dinged up while motor was being swapped.
Couple questions:
-Do I have to remove the flywheel cover/bellhousing to get the oil pan off and back on? Or can I just drop the pan straight down?
-What type of adhesive/sealant is recommended for the 2 corners at the front and back that need a small bead?
-Since I don't see any oil leakage from the front seal at the harmonic balancer (cover is always dry there) I am not expecting to have to remove the timing cover - I don't think that this is "wrong" to leave it there and just change the pan gasket, but please let me know if this raises questions.
-Is there anything special about the volvo gasket for the oil pan? or will automotive work here?
Side question: after reading up on procedure, I am clearly going to remove the front engine mounts using the lags. But why not just pull the top nuts and leave the mounts attached? I could see the lag holes loosening up if removed/replaced too often?
Couple questions:
-Do I have to remove the flywheel cover/bellhousing to get the oil pan off and back on? Or can I just drop the pan straight down?
-What type of adhesive/sealant is recommended for the 2 corners at the front and back that need a small bead?
-Since I don't see any oil leakage from the front seal at the harmonic balancer (cover is always dry there) I am not expecting to have to remove the timing cover - I don't think that this is "wrong" to leave it there and just change the pan gasket, but please let me know if this raises questions.
-Is there anything special about the volvo gasket for the oil pan? or will automotive work here?
Side question: after reading up on procedure, I am clearly going to remove the front engine mounts using the lags. But why not just pull the top nuts and leave the mounts attached? I could see the lag holes loosening up if removed/replaced too often?