1987 Dodge Omni rear main seal

1987 DODGE OMNI
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MAMA_KAT
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1987 Dodge Omni 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

how do I change the oil pan gasket without removing the engine from the car......
Sep 2, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You don't have to remove the engine

Drain engine oil and remove oil pan bolts.
Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
Install new end gaskets and reinstall oil pan.
Tighten screws M8 to 23 N-m (200 in. lbs.) and M6 screws to 12 N-m (105 in.lbs.).
Sep 2, 2010 at 10:27 AM
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honestly I didn't expect to get a reply....but I did and in a very timely manner.....thank you very much

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Sep 2, 2010 at 10:53 AM
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