Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
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.
- Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
- Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
- Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.