should I drop my oil pan?

Wed Aug 3 13:48:51 EDT 2005

I'm removing the front subframe on my '85 4ksq to replace the bushings and wondered if there's a good reason to remove the oil pan and peak inside.  The gasket doesn't leak.  The engine has 261k miles, uses 1q every 1500 miles, and starts/idles/runs smoothly.  Valve stem seals were replaced.  I haven't yet installed my analog CGT oil pressure gauge, so no firm data on engine oil pressure.  The oil P buzzer doesn't buzz.

Jan Pinkowish
'85 4ksq