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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: frmg0014 on 26 March 2010, 02:31:26

Title: Oil Pan
Post by: frmg0014 on 26 March 2010, 02:31:26

Hey Guys,

I'm planning on removing my oil pan in order to check the oil pickup screen for any blockages.  The car is a 2001 Cadillac Catera/Opel Omega MV6.

How easy is it to drop the pan of this car?  Are there anything blocking the pan the would have to be removed first in order to drop it? 

And I'm guessing that the oil pickup screen will be easy to see or access once the pan has been removed?

 :D

Title: Re: Oil Pan
Post by: Andy B on 26 March 2010, 11:05:02

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Hey Guys,

I'm planning on removing my oil pan in order to check the oil pickup screen for any blockages.  The car is a 2001 Cadillac Catera/Opel Omega MV6.

How easy is it to drop the pan of this car?  Are there anything blocking the pan the would have to be removed first in order to drop it? 

And I'm guessing that the oil pickup screen will be easy to see or access once the pan has been removed?

 :D

Really easy. There's loads of M6 bolts around the edge, there's no gasket, just a grey seal/glue from a tube. The low oil level switch is bolted to the rear of it, but is obvious when you lower the sump. The pick up strainer is staring you in the face when the pan is removed.  :y  :y

Title: Re: Oil Pan
Post by: frmg0014 on 27 March 2010, 01:37:14

Nice!   Does the pan have grooves to put the gasket paste in?  I'm just kinda worried about excess paste going in the pan then clogging the pickup screen after I clean it. 

Title: Re: Oil Pan
Post by: Andy B on 27 March 2010, 13:41:32

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Nice!   Does the pan have grooves to put the gasket paste in?  I'm just kinda worried about excess paste going in the pan then clogging the pickup screen after I clean it. 

Not specifically for the sealant, there are grooves, but I think they're just for strengthening the edge. Just go easy with the sealant.  ;)