dpkelly

Changing the gasket on the oil pan of a '92 Civic DX Hatch should be easy right? The only thing is that annoying exhaust pipe in the way. Do I have to remove this to do the job? Is there enough clearance to remove the oil pan without removing the exhaust pipe? If the exhaust pipe must be removed, this job ain't gonna be easy. I just want to change the leaking gasket.

alphaxxn

I can't envision it in my head, but I do not remember the exhaust being in the way of oilpan...

Should be pretty easy - why are you changing it may I ask? Leaking or precautionary maintenance?

Redcivic

Yes remove the exhaust pipe. It's only a couple of bolts just remove it and save yourself the grief. Changing an oilpan should take you 1 1/2 hours tops including cleaning the gasket surface. You will also have to remove the little flywheel access plate thinga majiggy. It's no big deal, really. I just put a new Moroso pan on my coupe a while back.

Provocateur

If you remove the two bolts that connect the manifold to the cat, the flex of the manifold should be enough to get the pan out of the way. The flywheel cover may be an issue as well but that may only be me...:dunno:

dpkelly

Sounds easy I hope. :nervous: What if those bolts on the exhaust are totally rusted? Does a blow torch do the job? I usually only do basic maintenance on my '92 Civic. This is new territory for me.

Provocateur

It is a little more than basic maintenence but very straight-forward. A torch may help but you never know. Get a big ass breaker bar down there and see if that helps if they are seized.

Running925

PB Blaster is your friend!

FYI, make sure u drain your oil before removing the oil pan! & yea, clean the oil pan out while your at it.

dpkelly

Thanks for your replies. I'll have a first hand look at the rust that's accumulated over 13yrs of ownership in the great white north. I'll also buy equivalent stainless steel bolts as replacements. Hey, I might even get a chance to look up into the exhaust manifold at the O2 sensor. If I have access to it, I could clean it off!! Your replies about how easy it is, brings this job within reach. Maybe I'll attempt it in a few weeks.

93civicsedan

I changed the gasket on my car a few weeks ago. The bolts that connect the headers to the rest of the exhaust where really rusted and wouldnt come off. It was easier to just remove the header bolts that connect to the engine and then I had enough clearance to remove the pan.

Redcivic

Removing an o2 that has been in that long ia a bitch. I broke a 1/2 craftsman rachet trying that once. It easier just to buy a new header and O2 !