Genuine Pontiac Phoenix Oil Pan

Pontiac Phoenix Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Pan Assembly, Oil
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  Q: How do you properly remove and install an oil pan in four cylinder engine on Pontiac Phoenix?

  A: If the engine has been pulled out from the car, start by lifting the front part of the car and putting some jack stands. Pull the crankcase ventilation tube out, and drain the oil from the crankcase, and then unbolt the front Engine Mount from the cradle and the exhaust crossover pipe. Remove the wires, which are connected to the starter, then, take off the flywheel housing inspection cover and the upper generator bracket. Get an engine hoist and place it over the engine lifting eyes making sure that the chain is wrapped rightly in its place. Take off the lower generator bracket and engine support bracket and raise the engine at the upper end on the sides just enough to allow the removal of the oil pan. Disconnect the oil pan drain by unscrewing the bolts which hold it in place, and if necessary to get it off, use a rubber mallet. It is also recommended to remove any deposits that may be present on the sealing surfaces in order to install the oil pan gasket: this component includes four pieces that have to be correctly positioned. Place the rear gasket in the rear main bearing cap then apply sealant on the front gasket for the timing gear cover and on the side gaskets for the oil pan use grease. Cut the ends of the front gasket to get well with the side gasket and gum the split lines. Align the oil pan over the block and fit it to the block, making sure that the gasket is not shifted in the process; fit the rear and side mounting bolts in place and tighten them before doing the same for the front bolts at the Timing Cover. Tighten all bolts to standard and finally perform the process in reverse to the removal process.