should I drop my oil pan?

[Huw Powell]

> 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.

I don't see any reason to do it, unless you want to install a windage 
tray, or if the pan is in rough shape (beat up or rusty) or if the drain 
plug threads are getting tired.  Or if you want to install a freshly 
painted pan.

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Huw Powell

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