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07-25-2007, 07:47 PM
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 | Is an Oil Pan Replacement Beyond My Means? 98 GMC K3500 1 ton dump 4x4 which is rusting like ****! Last year replaced the fuel tank and a brake line. Now the oil pan is leaking! Is this something an average ability guy can do? Also, was thinking of applying Rust-Mort by SEM paints to the frame to stop the rust, then coating it with under carriage spray. Whtdya think? Thanks Bert - NH |
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07-26-2007, 03:31 PM
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 | where is it leaking from?? the pan or the gasket?? neither one are a major problem except for the crossmember thats in the way. make sure what is leaking before you go replacing parts. dont know about rust mort. sorry |
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07-26-2007, 04:51 PM
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| Try to trace the leak to it's origin first. As for the rust, if you can Id have the frame sandblasted then treated. If you just cover up the rust, it will only come back many times worse. If you cant get it sandblasted, treat it with Naval Jelly. This is the same stuff they use on ships to stop rust.
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07-26-2007, 05:38 PM
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| naval jelly works good. i've always wondered why its claled that though. guess the ship thing is where it comes from
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07-27-2007, 11:31 AM
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| that just spoiled my appetite for lunch. well...... maybe one sandwich.
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07-27-2007, 06:35 PM
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| i tried toe jam once. didnt work nearly as good
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08-02-2007, 11:22 AM
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| Not a hard job, but you'll have to get the front differential assembly out of the way first... and on the ground without a lift, that will be nearly impossible, unless you can get it a good 24" off the ground. |
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