Newbie Q: Oil Pan Gasket replacement
 

Hi, all. Newbie here, so be gentle ;)

Brought my '93 Accord in the shop for some brake service. Man says I need a new oil pan gasket - old one is sticking out of the pan in places and leaking oil. Charges my $35 for the gasket, $180 for labor. Is this something I can do myself and save some $$$? I have a hydraulic jack and stands, but have yet to try changing the oil myself. And a Chiltons :D Will I need a torque wrench? Any tips greatly appreciated, TIA.

RE: Newbie Q: Oil Pan Gasket replacement
 

I also have a similar problem. My oil pan is stripped, so the bolt can't tighten to stop the oil leak. Im leaking about a 1 quart every 3-4 days. I purchased a oil pan off ebay, i should install it withing a week. I'll tell you if its a pain or an easy job. Good luck.

RE: Newbie Q: Oil Pan Gasket replacement
 

you dont really NEED a torque wrench, but it sounds like what happened was someone had it replaced once, and they tightened the bolts too far, and that makes the filter bulge...what kind of shop told you this?

RE: Newbie Q: Oil Pan Gasket replacement
 

Just got a oil pan gasket from local store, it olnly cost me 16 dollars, so go to the nearest one and buy one for the same amount, if your unsure of your mechanical inclineness, may you should have the shop do it, or if you have a buddy that is good with engines, ask him if he'll do it for like 110 dollars or something. But dont let yourself get ripped by paying 30 $ for the gasket. Buy one from autozone, take it to them, if they say they wont take the part, tell them that you want them to finish whatever work there doing, and your gonna take the car somewhere else then. Hope i posted this in time to help you. Our gasket will be the same, accords from 1990 through 1997 had the same oil pan and gaskets. good luck.