I actually got some work done this weekend.
Anyone that road home with me from deals gap last year knows how much oil I was leaking, so I finally tackled it. I got a new pan, a new level sensor (the wire broke off my old one), and a Banzai Racing oil pan brace.
You don't have to remove the subframe to do this, but I did for another reason, which you'll see pop up later.
First step: remove motor mount nuts and jack up transmission. Then drop the subframe and remove the pan.
Be careful when using a battery powered impact driver to remove the bolts. I got this nice new milwakee driver and drill kit and of course the first time i use it i leave it on tighten instead of loosen and break the bolt off imediately.
Luckly, I was able to gouge a little notch in it and turn it by tapping the edge of a flat head screwdriver with a hammer. I was able to get it out far enough to then get some vicegrips on it. That was a close one.
Installed new level sensor on new oil pan.
Clean the block and also tap the holes to get any old sealant and dirt out:
Dimpled rear iron for a little extra adhesion:
All done (with powdercoated subframe and stainless hardware):
