01SuperSport

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Seems like I have small oil pan leak and need the gasket replaced. I've taken the car to a couple places and they just tell me to not worry about it since it's small and not worth all the work. I got a vibe from the mechanics like they just didn't want to do it so I'll ask here. I know it'll be a bit expensive but if the price is right I'd love to have her running 100% again. Thanks for any suggestions

lowerthanyou00

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Its expensive because Its a pain in the *** haha. Id make absolutely sure it is the pan and its not running from the back of the valve cover or rear engine cover/main seal. pressure wash.the crap out of it and then watch it.

luigiandme

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It's really not that bad of a job, I've done quite a few of them. It's just scary to the average mechanic once they realize that they must lower/remove the k-member to gain access to the pan.

Your best bet is to find a local and REPUTABLE LS performance shop that can do the job for you. Someone that's done it before and since you're in Cali, I'm sure there's a good amount of LSX Speed shops in your area. Just do some digging unless someone else chimes in with a recommendation

LS1Adam84

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I agree lowering the K member isn't hard at all. I would make sure it's not coming from the back of the block as lowerthanyou has stated.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

So what's all involved? I take it the engine has to be supported with a cherry picker since you cant support it from below with a jack (since you're taking off the pan) and since the motor mounts are mounted on the k-member (which has to be lowered/removed).