So im new to the whole 3rd gen scene. 2 weeks ago i traded my streetbike for my new dd. Its a 92 firebird 350 with a 5 speed. It was totaled and repaired 10 years ago. Since then the po has let it sit in his yard. He claims he roasted the tires up and down the street every 3 months. I have every thing dialed in now except for the oil leak. It needs the pan replaced and working for harley davidson means i dont have the cash to get it done at a shop. Just looking for some insight on how big of a job it actually is and possible problems i may run into along the way. I have never removed a motor from a car btw and hope that i dont have to learn on my daily. Thanks

 

The oil pan is removable without pulling the engine. It's not a bad job at all.

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...an+Removal+car

 

Thank you both for the response. Actually talked to a friend of a friend today and im going to a shop monday to get it looked at. He quoted me 600 bucks for an oil pan and rear main seal installed. Sound about right?

 

Well, My opinion only....you have a few things against you right now. I will highlight them in red above.

So, it depends on your spendable income. It it were me, I would spend a few bucks on renting a engine puller/picker and do the job with a buddy. Might take a while, but you would learn a lot no matter which option you use for the fix....remove engine or raise; you chose.

For information purposes ONLY....I was quoted $300 for the same job on my 88 GTA....at $70/hour

Good luck!