FC3s Oil Pan Brace Installation Instructions

 

Procedure for installation while engine is still in vehicle

 
FC Oil Pan Brace Kit

 

Tools & Materials Required

Procedure

Directions for removing the Oil Pan while engine is in vehicle; (Please refer to Haynes Manual 1986 - 1991, Chapter 2, Part A, Page 64).
    1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
    2. Remove the cooling fan from the water pump.
    3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands.
    4. Remove the lower splash pan.
    5. Drain the engine oil and change the oil filter.
    6. Unplug the oil level sensor and oil thermo unit electrical connectors.
    7. Support the engine (from above with hoist or from below with jack and wood block under transmission) and remove the right (passenger-side) engine mount and bracket.
    8. Remove oil pan mounting bolts and carefully pry oil pan loose from the engine. Inspect oil pan and flanges for damage, cracks or distortion. Replace if necessary.
    9. Remove oil pan gasket if installed.
    10. Clean the oil pan and engine contact surfaces thoroughly, removing all traces of old gasket material or sealant.
Pic #1 Clean Stud Holes
Pic #2 Clean Stud Holes
Pic #3 Insert Studs
Pic #4 Studs Installed
Pic #5 Check Oil Pan
Pic #6 Install Brace on Oil Pan
Pic #7 Apply RTV
Pic #8 Install Oil Pan & Brace
Pic #9 Pan & Brace Installed
Pic #10 Attach Nuts
Pic #11 Torque Nuts
Pic #12 Install Bracket

Procedure for installing the oil pan brace

    1. Clean out oil pan stud holes completely, ensuring that there is NO sealant, dirt, etc. at base of holes. Failure to do so may result in cracking of plates. We recommend using a M6 x 1.0 Tap (pic #1) , but you may use a pick if necessary (pic #2).
    2. Remove any traces of oil with lacquer thinner or acetone and clean cloth. Ensure that the contact surface of all parts are clean.
    3. Using 3mm Allen wrench, thread studs into oil pan mounting holes (pic #3).
        • If you experience difficulty inserting the studs, please ensure that the holes are thoroughly clean and re-tap threads if stripped.
    4. Check oil pan for rim defects. If necessary, use pliers to straighten edges (pic #5).
    5. Place Banzai Racing Oil Pan Brace on oil pan (pic #6).
    6. Apply a 4 - 6mm continuous bead of RTV Silicone Gasket Maker to the bottom of the engine components along the inside of the studs and around bolt holes (pic #7). NOTE: Install oil pan within 5 minutes.
    7. Install oil pan and brace as pictured, lowering onto the studs (pic #8).
    8. Thread hex nuts onto oil pan studs (pic #10).
    9. Torque nuts gradually and evenly to 8.9 - 11 N-m {79 - 104 in-lbf} (pic #11).
    10. Using stock hardware (17mm bolts & washers), install right (passenger-side) engine bracket (pic #12).
    11. Torque engine mount bolts to 75 - 93 N-m (55 - 68 ft-lbf).
    12. Reinstall / reconnect the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
    13. Allow a minimum of 24 hours for RTV to cure.
    14. Add engine oil, start the engine and check for leaks and correct oil pressure.
    15. Turn the engine off and recheck the oil level with vehicle on level surface.

Note: Convertible owners may find it easier to remove the rear crossmember.

Banzai Racing Inc. is not liable for any accidents or damage due to application of this procedure.