How difficult a job is it to replace a damaged oil pan on a 2003 Volvo S 40?
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Today I learned my 2003 Volvo S 40, purchased used early last year, has a damaged oil pan that some clown repaired with liberal amounts of JB Weld! The damaged and rounded off oil drain plug is now non-removable--no oil changer in town will touch it. Is removing and replacing the oil pan a D.I.Y. job or should I just throw in the towel and take it into a shop? What is involved in the job? I have moderate to semi-advanced mechanical skills but do not want to get into a major tear down in my driveway. Thanks for any useful advice.
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It's not horrible. The job pays 3.2 hours and requires you to remove a cross member that is directly under the oil pan. Loosen motor mounts, remove the oil cooler and you can get the pan out. You will need to support your engine though.
Alex
