[Godmodeon]

Probably posting this in the wrong section and the forum gods will hate me... but after my last oil change I noticed a small puddle on the floor.. thought maybe I didn't tighten the drain plug enough as that's where she was leaking so gave er another snug and yup it was tight. Figured maybe that washer was done and wasn't getting a good seal so went and got a nylon one and swapped them out quick without losing a pile of oil and gave everything a quick shot of brake clean. That's when I noticed there was a small crack in the pan where the threads for the drain plug are and it was seeping. I have another pan off my old motor but was just wondering has anyone swapped pans on these before cause I hear it's a hell of a job. Just want some reassurance of what I'm getting myself into... any info would be great

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[Miss Mercedes]

Good question. My 451's oil pan is leaking and I'm curious about the process too. Could make a fun project for my spare time!

 

[Godmodeon]

Well I got a spare pan so before long if no one does it I'll be doing a thread on a how to lol

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[jimvw57]

From what I understand, one of the motor mounts has a bolt running through the pan and according to what MB dealers say it is a bit of a job. Before I replaced the pan with a used one, I would have the threads reinforced using a Time-sert or similar device. The original threads were aluminum and replacing them with a more durable steel thread makes a lot of sense especially with the oil pan off already. I have been told the Heli-coil brand thread inserts may not be oil restive and could leak oil. Something to verify I guess.