95 GT Oil Pan Leaking

[95DropTop]

Hi guys.

I need some advice here.

I have my transmission and clutch out to replace the pilot bearing and rear main seal before installing a Tremec 3550 and new clutch and I noticed that I have a leaky oil pan at a few spots. Already replaced the rear main seal but the pan is a 4 piece and is leaking at the front and back.

Question is... Can anyone tell me how I can replace the pan with a Moroso 7 qt without pulling the motor? Drop K-Member? Remove pump and pickup before pulling the pan out? Raise motor? Remember that I have the trans out already.

I just didn't want to start tearing stuff apart only to find out that I have to yank the motor out. I would rather not pull the motor since I finally got the damned car 2 feet up in the air to work on the trans and clutch.

Any advice? Can this be done, really?

[Stangman701]

My 85 is sitting in the exact same position, two feet up with the tranny on the floor, with the same problem, a leaky oil pan. It's been like that for a while now just because I don't have an engine lift and I don't feel like trying to change the pan gasket without lifting the motor. I suppose I'll get around to it some day...

[Sonic03snake]

I would put the trans back in and buy a support like in the link below. Just droping the K member to do the pan would be easier than pulling everything apart IMO.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html

[venom]

I would put the trans back in and buy a support like in the link below. Just droping the K member to do the pan would be easier than pulling everything apart IMO.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html

That's my vote also. We are doing Vital's oil pump this weekend, and thats what I've suggested.

[95DropTop]

I would put the trans back in and buy a support like in the link below. Just droping the K member to do the pan would be easier than pulling everything apart IMO.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html

Very good idea :awsome:

[somethingclever]

My 85 is sitting in the exact same position, two feet up with the tranny on the floor, with the same problem, a leaky oil pan. It's been like that for a while now just because I don't have an engine lift and I don't feel like trying to change the pan gasket without lifting the motor. I suppose I'll get around to it some day...


If you're going to move to a new house you should get to it sooner than later. :D

[Stangman701]

If you're going to move to a new house you should get to it sooner than later. :D

Haha, it's funny you mention that because sadly the only time that car has moved under it's own power was the last four times I've moved. I think I lost about 2 quarts of oil driving from Robinson to Millvale the last time I moved. Now I'm heading back to Robinson... Guess I better make sure it's damn full if I don't get it fixed before then :duh:

[95DropTop]

So I am looking for an aftermarket oil pan for a 95 GT that has a supercharger/turbo oil drainback provision and I just cannot find one easily.

Does anyone know of any from Canton or Moroso or... ?

While I am at it, I am not putting the stock pan back in if I can help it.