Oil Pan ?

[jaketime81]

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Has any one replaced their oil pan? Is It a very difficult job? In my 97 tj 4.0 I hit boulder that I didnt see in tall grass and put a big gash in the bottom of my pan. Right where the drain plug is oil dripps out very slowly and my jb weld patch is not going to hold up much longer. Does any one know of a good stonger after-market pan that will do the trick?[addsig]

 

[jhiggins]

1076975

It isn't a fun job I have done it 2 times once for a rear main
seal and the second time to replace the pan ......Take your time
it is a tough job by yourself so get a bouddy to help ....the seal for the
oil pan is the hardest part..Good luck :-D [addsig]

 

[jeepinstien]

Weld up the gash and have them tack on a skidplate. I'm thinking 1/4" flatbar. I havn't found an aftermarket pan.

 

[jhiggins]

You will still have to pull it to weld it.......

 

[jaketime81]

The gash is not in a good place, Its right at the drain plug hole, welding might mess up the plug threads, but I dont weld so im not sure.