1999 Dodge Caravan oil pan gasket

1999 DODGE CARAVAN
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HOURGLASS19
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Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Help with oil pan gasket replacement,
Dec 20, 2009 at 9:32 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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which engine size? 3.0L, 3.3L etc..?
Dec 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM
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Hi
3.0 litre, v 6
manual says to support engin from above, but is it possible to use a bottle jack from underneath to support the engine
Dec 20, 2009 at 10:48 PM
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yes, you can support it from underneath, i wouldn't trust a small bottle jack though.. need a larger support device such as a 3-ton floor jack.
Dec 20, 2009 at 11:11 PM
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Hi
i have a 3 ton floor jack so where would be a good place to support the engine,
do the lower engine mounts have to be completly removed in order to get access to the oil pan bolts. also do i have to remove the oil pickup strainer

is this a big job, any tips would be of great help.

Thanks, philip
Dec 20, 2009 at 11:21 PM