gonzz

Does the oil pan come off without removing anything else?

I got a 13B installed in a 1980 rx-7 and looks like i either have to remove a front link or raise eng in front??


Thanks, Steve

jacobcartmill

iTrader: (6)

drain the oil first, then just take all the bolts off.

MIKE-P-28

iTrader: (1)

Your gonna have to remove upper and lower radiator hoses. The mount for the motor, and eaise the entire motor up a little. Disconnect the wire couplers on the oil pan and start removing 10mm bolts... ooops dont forget to drain oil while your at it

MyRxBad

Mike: How much of a PITA is it to get that pan off in your opinion? I know the procedure, just don't know if it's worth my time to do the gasket myself (I have to change mine as well) I just feeling a little lazy

gonzz

Got it changed.. thanks guys..

rx7passion

just undo the steering linkage that bolts to the frame rail and turn it down to the ground, then use a socket wrench for most of the 10mm bastards then the ones up front use a regular wrench. i dont see a need to take off coolant hoses? or undo the motor unless your a *****... hehehe

Redwood

I'm on my way out to do it right now. I'll likely remove the steering linkage vs. lifting the engine. Not looking forward to this.

@rx7passion - According to Jeff at Jeff's automotive (who I spoke with yesterday on the subject), he prefers to lift the engine a little bit. Personally, I don't think he's a *****.