Oil pan plug stuck... adhesive looking residue around it... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

sky44 · #1 11-19-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LandYaghtLover

I know nothing of your particular car, but on my 560 SEL the oil pan replacement was very easy and a new pan from Pelican Parts was not much. Just make sure to get a new gasket. I am not sure if it is the "reusable" type, but I never reuse them. Also I dont think my pan came with a new plug bolt incase you decide to DIY this project. If your car is like mine, it was as easy to change as a wheel.

It doesn't look bad, but i'm concerned that the rusty old allen screws are going to give me trouble.

LandYaghtLover · #2 11-19-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sky44

It doesn't look bad, but i'm concerned that the rusty old allen screws are going to give me trouble.

I can not be certain, but I bet they are stainless. I had no issues with mine. Also being a Chicago car that lived in the salt flats.

But if you take it to a shop, I would think no more than one hour labor. It sure took less than an hour for me. Drain oil: 10 minutes, remove bolts: 10 minutes, clean matting surface: 10 minutes, install new pan, 10 min, refill oil, 5 min.

So I would think under an hour. But again that is based on my pan. Not sure if you have stuff in the way of your bolts, etc. Such as the cross member.

sky44 · #3 11-19-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LandYaghtLover

I can not be certain, but I bet they are stainless. I had no issues with mine. Also being a Chicago car that lived in the salt flats.

But if you take it to a shop, I would think no more than one hour labor. It sure took less than an hour for me. Drain oil: 10 minutes, remove bolts: 10 minutes, clean matting surface: 10 minutes, install new pan, 10 min, refill oil, 5 min.

So I would think under an hour. But again that is based on my pan. Not sure if you have stuff in the way of your bolts, etc. Such as the cross member.

looks pretty much free and clear. I'll be honest i hate working under cars. I might give it a whirl though.. it'll be extra fun since i can't drain the oil first

E150GT · #4 11-19-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sky44

looks pretty much free and clear. I'll be honest i hate working under cars. I might give it a whirl though.. it'll be extra fun since i can't drain the oil first

I would try to siphon it. 8 quarts of BLACK oil is quite a mess maker.