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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 02:51 AM
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Question oil pan replacement question?
My oil pan is rusty and I found a hole and a few small leaks so I want to replace it.But I was told I may have to jack up the engine to replace it is this true?Its an 03 ram 1500 with a 5.7 hemi.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 07:38 AM
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they had to put the parts for the 4 wheel drive someplace... just kidding

most cars and trucks are this way... has been since the 60's.
 
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Yes. If you crawl under your truck and look, you will see the "stuff" thats in the way which necessitates raising the engine. Or you can remove the front drivetrain....whichever is easier....
 
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thanks for the info just wondering what would a shop charge me to do it ?I dotn have time to get into all that im sure its going to be a lot grrrr.
 
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Labor rates vary wildly. Your best bet is to call around for prices.
 
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Labor rates vary wildly. Your best bet is to call around for prices.

Roger That,, depending on the job.. could very by 40 dollars per hour.
 
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40 bucks an hour?not here where i live shops charge 100 bucks an hour in new england
 
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He said cound VARY by $40 an hour. Not cost $40 an hour.....
 
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