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Oil pan gasket & oil pump replacement 1999 dodge Dakota sport 5.2

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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 10:49 PM
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Default Oil pan gasket & oil pump replacement 1999 dodge Dakota sport 5.2
After i finally removed the oil pan,I noticed this discoloration. Any thoughts
on what it is

Its like the metal is stained?
 
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Its from hot oil. Perfectly normal.
 
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Default Rear main oul seal?
Thanks, also do you think I should replace the rear main seal since I m putting a new oil pump in. I really don't ever wanna do again!
 
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I would, since you are there.
 
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Yeah, rear main seal is two more bolts.
 
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Yep definately replace the seals .Its pretty easy too.I changed mine when i put a new pump in.

 
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