I am The owner of a 2002 Volvo s40. It has a crack in the oil pan. I know it can be replaced, but I am wondering how much of a job that is. It is obviously a old car and I do not want to put much money, but if I can get a inexpensive oil pan and it is reasonably easy to replace then I might do it. If not then I will think of another way to deal with this.

Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Respectfully,

Newport_j

 

It's a straightforward, relatively easy job - Just need the correct sealant (anaerobic?) , and the oring kit - make sure to keep the oil orings in position when you put it back together. They easily get moved.

 

Sorry to get back to you so late,but I have a few questions.The first is if I buy an oil pan, do I have to get other things such as new O-ring and screws?

Nothing from the old oil can can be used?

Also,do I have to loosen engine mounts, ac compressor alternator , etc to remove the oil pan?

Finally I would like to not buy an original equipment oil pan, they just cost too much. I would like to get a replacement from
someplace like Rock Auto. They are between $ 150.00 200.00, much more in line with what I would want to spend on an car like I
have which is a 2002 Volvo s40. It is 18 years old and I just cannot justify spending any more money on it.

Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Respectfully,

Newport_j


Respectfully,

Newport_j

 

You might find a used pan pretty cheap from a boneyard, or even eBay. I agree that spending big bucks on a nearly 20 year old car (one that's not a collectible, anyway...) doesn't make a lot of sense.

No idea about what has to come off to get the pan liberated. There won't be a problem re-using the bolts, assuming they're not horribly rusted (even if they were torque-to-yield style bolts, you would NEVER torque them enough to matter on an oil pan - they are installed with very little torque, or you risk leaks / pan damage). Just crawl under the car, and take a look at what you're going to have to move out of the way to drop the pan 4-6" (enough to clear the oil pickup tube, etc.). Most likely, there are online videos on the process.

It doesn't look like there is a real oil pan gasket (the Rockauto listing is for two O-rings only), so you'll be using a gasket-maker product from a tube. Really, that's almost easier, since it won't get bumped out of the way during installation.

 

Can you weld the crack with the pan still attached?