MD 2040 Volvo Pentax oil pan leak

[landonshaw]

First I have limited mechanical skills. My oil pan is rusted an needs removed. It it a hard job to disconnect the engine an pull. I am able to easily get a pulley system to it so am more more concerned on getting it disconnected and then back together.

[coopec43]

Originally Posted by landonshaw

First I have limited mechanical skills. My oil pan is rusted an needs removed. It it a hard job to disconnect the engine an pull. I am able to easily get a pulley system to it so am more more concerned on getting it disconnected and then back together.

I think that would be a simple job for a mechanic with the right equipment.

I'd hesitate to do it because you'd have to work under it and it could be quite dangerous if something slipped.

[atoll]

Originally Posted by landonshaw

First I have limited mechanical skills. My oil pan is rusted an needs removed. It it a hard job to disconnect the engine an pull. I am able to easily get a pulley system to it so am more more concerned on getting it disconnected and then back together.

if you have enough space lifting the engine by a foot will allow access to the oil pan bolts.
so you would only need to disconnect the coupling and 4 engine mount bolts,suck out oil,if hoses,control cables and wiring loom are long enough to leave connected.

once the pan is removed,get it cleaned up braze on patches then give it a very good paint treatment and replace with new gasket and sealer.

probable cause is a leaky water pump">raw water pump and damage to paint at some time.

[landonshaw]

Thank you. I intend to replace with a new oil pan. Hadn't thought of just rising a foot or so. I will probably have a hand, advise, from a very good machanic also.

[stormalong]

If the boat is in the water and you have a PSS or similar shaft seal be careful of the shaft position as you disconnect it. Not much misalignment and you will have a lot of water coming in.

[landonshaw]

Thank you for that observaiton. I was going to do it in the water, but the engine is actually securing the sail drive in place. I think I will pay to haul out and reduce the risk.


Dave
s/v Aloisius