Saturday, November 20, 2010

How long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?

I have a 90 astro van with a 4.3L TBI HP V6 engine in it and it needs a new oil pan gasket. Ive never done it before and i wanted to know if anyone could give me a time estimation about how long it takes, or anything i should be aware of when I do this.How long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?
the most time consuming part is unscrewing the 20 or so screws out and then screwing them back in. Use a little silicone around the gasket for a little added insurance. If you have a pneumatic drill you could have it done in 10-15 mins. but dont forget to torque it down right...How long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?
It takes about 15 min.but only if you know how to do it.If you don't it might take you an hour or more.How long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?
How handy are you?? Without a hoist and the proper tools this could be a job you should farm out to a repair shop......it is not a very difficult job but tedious.....also expect to get very dirty from doing this job yourself......also I recommend replacing the gasket with a felpro gasket...the best in the business...will never leak again.How long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?
If it's your first don't worry about time take your time and do it right so your not re-doing it again... hands on experience is the best as long as you take your time and pay attention Good LuckHow long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?
If it's your first time I'd say an hour or so.How long does it take to change and oil pan gasket?
20 min. if you know what you are doing