Oil pan gasket replacement

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06-04-2010, 10:29 AM

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Oil pan gasket replacement

I have been told that my oil pan gasket ('99 XJ8) is leaking, How big a job is replacement?

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06-04-2010, 12:07 PM

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Oh my god, dont touch it, it takes at least 10 minutes when you drain the oil on a oil change

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06-04-2010, 02:27 PM

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Thanks. I haven't looked under there yet - didn't know if I would have to remove any crossmembers or anything. I changed one on an old car I once had and it was a major chore because of all the crap in the way.

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06-04-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by orca99usa

thanks. I haven't looked under there yet - didn't know if i would have to remove any crossmembers or anything. I changed one on an old car i once had and it was a major chore because of all the crap in the way.

theres nothing in the way and its a oring seal that only goes in 1 way

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