Do you know what this pan or gasket is called?

2003 LEXUS IS
224,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NASER NASER
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I noticed a leak here that drips and makes a small puddle. do you know this silver looking pan above the oil pan is called and how difficult is it to remove to install a gasket or silicone?
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Feb 26, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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NICKOLAOSF
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Hi Naser Naser,

This looks like you have a upper oil pan seepage. Check out the diagrams (below). This repair requires to remove engine to repair (good idea would be to reseal at this time) I would approach first to steam clean engine top and bottom to verify seepage. I am glad to help you. If there is anything else we can help you with please contact us again. Thank you for choosing 2CarPros.

Cheers, Nick
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Feb 26, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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NASER NASER
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So this can't be done without removing the motor?
Mar 13, 2021 at 8:00 PM
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NICKOLAOSF
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Hi Naser ,

unfortunately the engine has to come out. see chart let us know if further procedure is required.
cheers, Nick
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Mar 13, 2021 at 8:16 PM