1991 Chrysler Town and Country oil pan

1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
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KELLEN1981
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1991 Chrysler Town and Country 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive

I cracked my oil pan on my van by hitting a curb. I found a new oil pan at the junk yard removed it but not sure if it would be wise to install myself?
Oct 4, 2010 at 11:44 PM
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Below is the procedures-if you feel that you can't DIY then I recommend you take in and have the experts do it for you. REMOVAL 1.Disconnect battery negative cable, remove engine oil dipstick. 2.Raise vehicle. Drain engine-oil. 3.Remove oil pan screws and remove oil pan. 4.Remove screw for oil pick-up tube and remove pick-up tube. INSTALLATION


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1.Install oil pick-up tube into Chain Case Cover tighten screw to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .


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2.Apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar (R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent, at the parting line of the chain case cover and the rear seal retainer.


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3.Use a new pan gasket. 4.Install pan and tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) . 5.Lower vehicle and install oil dipstick. 6.Connect battery negative cable. 7.Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.


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Note:Part and labor varies within location. https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
Oct 5, 2010 at 2:02 AM