Genuine Oldsmobile Omega Oil Pan

Oldsmobile Omega Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove the oil pan in V6 engine on Oldsmobile Omega?

  A: Disconnect the negative battery terminal, then raise the front of the car and support it on jack stands. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container and remove the front exhaust crossover pipe, followed by the flywheel inspection cover and the starter. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the nuts securing the Engine Mounting bracket to the engine mount, and raise the front of the engine about 3/4-in (19 mm) to provide clearance for the oil pan removal. A spacer can be fabricated from a block of wood, measuring the height of the engine mount studs and choosing a solid block approximately 3/4-in thicker than this measurement, with drilled holes to fit over the studs. If an engine hoist is unavailable, use a floor jack with a wood block under the oil pan to spread the load and prevent damage. Raise the engine slowly until the wood block spacer can be placed between the engine mount and the engine mount bracket, checking clearances as it is raised, particularly at the front engine strut. Lower the engine onto the wood block, ensuring it is firmly supported, and if using a hoist, keep the lifting chains secured. Remove the oil pan bolts and the oil pan, using a rubber mallet if necessary to break the seal. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces on the engine block and oil pan with degreaser, ensuring all sealer and gasket material is removed. Apply a 1/8-in (3 mm) diameter bead of RTV or equivalent sealer around the pan's sealing flange before positioning the oil pan against the engine block and installing the mounting bolts, torquing them to specifications. If the engine has been raised, lower it onto the engine mount and install the retaining nuts, torquing them to specifications. The remainder of the installation follows the reverse of the removal procedure. Finally, fill the engine with the correct grade of oil, start the engine, and check the pan for leaks.