oil leak from oil pan
01-11-19, 05:39 PM
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
oil leak from oil pan
i need a temporary fix for a oil coming from my oilpan drain plug, apparently its stripped and will need be replaced, whats the best remedy to stop the leaking until i replace the oil pan? i have a 2006 is250 AT 2.5
01-12-19, 08:35 AM
#3
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You could drill and tap the oil pan and fix it for good.
01-13-19, 08:21 AM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Go out to Amazon and grab a new oil pan and gasket...probably $50 total. The oil pan comes with the plug. You can drain the oil yourself or take it to an indy anyone familar with Lexus vehicles can replace it for you.
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01-13-19, 07:08 PM
#10
I'm guessing you'll need to drop the sub-frame which means supporting the engine, disconnecting the rack and pinion, and lowering the subframe just a bit.
You'll want to measure the exact position of the subframe in an cross - X fashion as well as for and aft so you can put it back exactly where it came from or you'll have correct the caster, camber, and maybe the toe.
The job doesn't look that bad.
Get a small 1/4" drive speed handle and wobble socket, non-impact.
I may be mistaken but I doubt the oem pan used a gasket. Likely FIPG. Just don't use paper or corks as it will leak.
You'll want to measure the exact position of the subframe in an cross - X fashion as well as for and aft so you can put it back exactly where it came from or you'll have correct the caster, camber, and maybe the toe.
The job doesn't look that bad.
Get a small 1/4" drive speed handle and wobble socket, non-impact.
I may be mistaken but I doubt the oem pan used a gasket. Likely FIPG. Just don't use paper or corks as it will leak.
01-13-19, 07:11 PM
#11
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Thread Starter
is this for the lower pan? i thought
the lower pan was much less involved than this. i was hoping to just remove 10 bolts and reattach a gasket, please clarify
the lower pan was much less involved than this. i was hoping to just remove 10 bolts and reattach a gasket, please clarify
01-14-19, 08:27 AM
#15
If you notice, it looks like the pan has 4 studs on it so to slide it sideways you have to lower the pan to clear the studs or remove them. The thing is the engine only needs to go up about an inch so one could undo the motor mounts, jack up the engine from the oil pan and block it, remove jack and do your work.
That would likely be my first choice if it won't come out as is.
PS - Toyota, Honda, and GM all make good FIPG. Use brake or MAF cleaner and scotch brite to clean the surfaces.