I got a quick question. To remove the oil pan from the car, to repair an oil leak, do you need to remove the lower sub-frame, or can you just jack up the motor and remove the pan.

Thanks for your help. I got a nasty oil leak from the pan and im in the process of repairing it and i just need a place to start.

 

People have done it without removing the subframe, however, I would just remove it. In the end, it will probably make the job easier.

 

Is it a pretty long process?

 

http://www.xcessivemanufacturing.com...l?pid=5&step=2

 

I did it in the garage on jackstands w/o removing the subframe:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...easier+oil+pan

 

Thank you. Basically im in the same boat. We are deciding on doing it in my garage while its on jacks, or bring it somewhere.

 

Well, if you do it in the garage, that link has some good tips on how to do it well.

Dave

 

What do you use to keep the motor from dropping down to the subframe?

I need to do this as I have a pretty bad oil leak and PU motor mounts which I don't want to go to hell.

 

While you are under there you really should consider installing one of our oil pan brace kits, it will help prevent you from having to do this job again

http://www.banzai-racing.com/product..._pan_brace.htm

 

I put a 2 x 2" steel box section (raised and padded on the ends) across the engine bay and rested it on the depressed area of the fenders where the hood fits. I then used turnbuckle attached to this piece and to the front engine lift bracket to support it. Mazda has a special device (SST) that they use to do the same thing. That's where I got the idea.

Dave

 

I have done this job a few times now and find it easiest to just loosen the two nuts on the rear of the subframe, do not remove the subframe but loosen those nuts. Gives about an an extra 1/2 inch of clearance and really make the job easier.

 

The link suggests removing the two oil cooler lines. Where are these? I can't see them...

Currently my pan is on the subframe but there seems to be two metal strips that foul the pick up...

There appears to be two hex-head bolts holding the oil pick up to the block. If I removed these, would the pickup just drop into the pan and allow removal?

Cheers
Huw

 

check out this thread on how to remove the subframe


https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...light=subframe

 

definately get the brace so you don't have to ever do it again.

 

Yeah - I was thinking I wouldn't bother with the brace, but being half way through the job - it's a no brainer. Worth every cent if it means I don't have to do it again.

I was hoping I wouldn't need to remove the subframe, but I guess I've no choice... Perhaps my Aus Delivered model has a different pan design. I know it has twin oil coolers from the the factory...

 

Hope you've removed the undertray, should be staring you in the face....and only require pulling the spring clips to detach. There's no difference in pans. Removing the strainer may require another gasket if you're unlucky and with a bit of dexterity, probably not required.

I'd suggest buying /downloading the manual, illustrates a method of supporting the engine and dropping the subframe without having to work through a postbox size aperture.

 

Yeah, I realised I'd pulled the lines anyway!

I'll look into the manual. I really can't be bothered trying to do it in that tiny space. Should be easier to get a good product without the sub in the way too .