'03 X-Type 2.5L Oil Pan Gasket R+R ?

[4x4Blazer]

'03 X-Type 2.5L Oil Pan Gasket R+R?
The front exhaust manifold exhaust pipe goes right under bottom center of the oil pan.

1) Any idea what it takes to replace the oil pan gasket?
Special tools needed? any Tips? Etc?

2) Does the front exhaust manifold have to be removed?
If yes, any idea how?

3) Does the engine have to be removed, lifted or dropped?

The Jag Dealer quoted $1100 to replace the pan gasket at 8 hours. For that labor time, I would think that the Engine has to be removed. It looks like the front exhaust manifold has to be removed, because the ft exhaust manifold exhaust pipe goes right under the oil pan and there is only about 1/4" of clearance max between the pipe and the pan. Also at 1st glance it looks like the front exhaust manifold is not easily removed.


Thanks,
Gary
Master ASE Certified (Domestic)
Technician/Tech Support/Service Engineer
Warren, Michigan, USA

 

[LarryK]

I would bet the front suspension assembly or engine removal. 8 hrs. is lengthy. Maybe could be done without, but with no experience for a first time, you'll have to swallow some time. All Jags after 97 are not non-dealer tolerant, especially electronics. Sorry, could not help! 99% of my experience is from 48-94.

 

[equiprx]

When I was working at the independent Jaguar shop I remember it took five separate tools to change the oil on the newer Jags, post 1999. Was amusing, how to remove the under-tray, they used three different fasteners, on the same part.