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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

  1. Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
    Fig 1: Oil Suction Gallery, Sealing Surface And Screw Bores
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    WARNING: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
    CAUTION: To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.
  2. Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
  3. Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
  4. Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.