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Old 11-04-2019, 02:05 PM   #28
Gilles
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Originally Posted by Starter986;606114
What I did to ensure properly reinstalling the pan, without it slipping all over when trying to align it to the engine, was to visit Auto Zone and purchase a few like-threaded bolts, and about 2 inches long...[B
lopping off the heads with a dremel... screwing them partially into the "corner holes of where the pan rests..[/B]. then slipping the pan over them with one hand and screwing in hand tight a few of the oil pan bolts. Once the pan was secured to the engine I removed the bolts absent the heads and finished the job.
Boom. No mess. No fuss.
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yep, JFP shared this tip on the forum and works perfectly, no mess and you will get it done right the first time!
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