We have been a little too busy lately to work on Karl (sick kids, grouchy husband, and ever chipper wife. Oh, please!). Today we decided to get back to work. I'm sure a few of you know by now that a certain somebody started the car while it was running for the first time in ten years and caused damage to the starter. We are pleased to say it has been tested and the bendix repaired ($35.00) as earlier reported. We have not reinstalled it yet. John decided to try to figure out once and for all if the oil pan was truly cracked.
As you can see below, it definitely is! So, here are our questions:
Do you recommend these cracks being repaired, or the oil pan replaced?
What do you think was the cause of the cracking? We were concerned that maybe this damage came from the control arms rubbing/sitting too close to the pan? It does appear that the front end of the car was damaged in an accident at some point.
In order to get this pan out, do we have to remove the engine or just all of the steering elements?
As always, thanks in advance for any advice and/or recommendations you might have. We appreciate the help!
John and Tracy Smith
Queen Creek Arizona
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As you can see below, it definitely is! So, here are our questions:
Do you recommend these cracks being repaired, or the oil pan replaced?
What do you think was the cause of the cracking? We were concerned that maybe this damage came from the control arms rubbing/sitting too close to the pan? It does appear that the front end of the car was damaged in an accident at some point.
In order to get this pan out, do we have to remove the engine or just all of the steering elements?
As always, thanks in advance for any advice and/or recommendations you might have. We appreciate the help!
John and Tracy Smith
Queen Creek Arizona
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