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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:21 AM
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Has anyone installed this oil pan or had it installed before? I just got quoted 3.1 hr install and a 3.5 hr install by two different dealerships? What is the factor to make it such a difficult install?!?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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writeup:
Benchmark Designs Jeep JK Wrangler 3.8L
Rockcrawler Oil Pan Installation Write-Up


I dont see anything hard about it at all, looks like a simple R&R to me.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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It took me 30 min to uninstall and install the new pan. Not including the time draining the oil.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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Maybe they are charging 3 hrs for the gasket to dry!! LOL
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by snopro269
Maybe they are charging 3 hrs for the gasket to dry!! LOL
Benchmark recommends letting the rtv sit 24 hours.... Your just getting normal dealership pricing
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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I have considered putting this on my new JK as well, but was not sure of any issues with leaking etc. Not sure if they supply a gasket or if there is some other way of sealing the pan. Can this be done without having the rig on a lift?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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did mine laying on the ground. You use Black RTV for a seal. Its strong as hell too!
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Yeah I gotta pickup some oil and a filter today and will do the install tomorrow AM I might do my Rokman front and rear diffs at the same time!!
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