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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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I have a 99 B4C A4, it seems to bee leaking oil from the oil pan gasket. I have been under the car looking and it seems to be dry all over above the oil pan, and wet EVERYWHERE below. Front to back and both sides. Does anyone know if the oil pan be removed and the gasket replaced with the engine in the car? Has anybody ever tried this? All the bolts are accessible, It just looks like there may not be enough room to swing the pan down and clear the sump and the bell housing. Any Ideas?
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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You have to losen the engine cradle and raise engine. Check the oil pressure sending unit as they are prone to leak.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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You have to losen the engine cradle and raise engine. Check the oil pressure sending unit as they are prone to leak.
were is the oil pressure sending unit located?
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Unfortunately it is located on the back side of your intake manifold. Search for pictures of an intake manifold for reference.
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Ever had the cam out? Front cover off?
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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has anybody changed an oil pressure sending unit? if yes what is the procedure.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
Ever had the cam out? Front cover off?
No I havent, I want to just pull the motor/trans, and rebuild em this winter, I just dont know if Ill have the $$. I at least want to put on a new oil pump, timing set and cam. But my tranny is a bit loose. I'd really like to go through it.
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