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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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i have a bad oil leak, seems to be coming from the oil pan gasket. I guess when my cuzn put the motor back together he didnt tighten the bolts correctly. I cant seem to get under there well enough too tighten the bolts again. theres just not enough room. there a frame pan thingy there and well, im just getting frustrated. any suggestions on how to get to it better, or how to get that oil leak stopped . thanks
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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common problem on FD's. they allways leak, espesially if you use the mazda gasket. Ito came up with a good fix that works 100% of the time.. I'll find the link
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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https://www.nopistons.com/forums/ind...howtopic=30113
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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thanks bud
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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To do it properly, you are going to need to drop the subframe.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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is that possible without having to remove all the front end?
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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is it a gasket or silicone in there now?
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Flo' date='Feb 18 2004, 11:18 PM
is that possible without having to remove all the front end?
nope. Just disconnect ir from the frame and some suspension junk.
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