Oil Leak...dealership told me there is a leak in upper oil pan......is that serious

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08-23-2004, 01:25 PM

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Oil Leak...dealership told me there is a leak in upper oil pan......is that serious

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08-23-2004, 01:27 PM

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I think I heard you have to yank the engine for this one....but I could have been mistaken

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08-23-2004, 01:30 PM

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good thing i have one week of warranty left......

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08-23-2004, 01:33 PM

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Lucky you.... If they have to yank the engine, see if they will put in K04's for a little extra $$$

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08-23-2004, 01:58 PM

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can be done with engine in car. but not easy. Engine must be supported from above.....

subframe disconected and lowered out of the way...

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08-23-2004, 03:03 PM

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Yup. Depending on labor rates, will cost over $1,000 to fix ($1,200 in NorCal).

The lower oil pan, however, is trivial to replace.

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08-23-2004, 03:10 PM

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Warrantech paid my dealer 10 hours + $49 parts.

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Oil Leak...dealership told me there is a leak in upper oil pan......is that serious

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