How hard?

[Pyro81]

How hard is it to install the updated DMD and baffled oil pan? I've been thinking about getting these items for a long time now but never did cause i have no idea if it's difficult or not. The way the Chiltons describes for the DMD seems easy, but i want to know from people tha't actually done it. But the oil pan seems to be really involved. Especially cause i don't have an engine support bracket.

[gyger]

I did my underdrive pulley like three times.
(long story) the Crank pulley isn't to hard to do if you have an
air impact. But if you don't (and I don't car what anyone says)
it's impossible.

Basically remove tire>remove plastic wheel well>remove serp. belt>Remove crank pulley bolt
>use wheel puller to remove pulley> install new one>crank to 90ftlbs>loosen .25 turn
>tighten to like 89ftlbs of torque. Use gasket sealant where crank shaft end meets with pulley

Oil pan shouldn't be bad. just messy like usual.
I wouldn't replace the oil pan unless you really like the turns or you Auto X
but that's just me.
And yes doing the DMD is a good idea.

later
mike

[Pyro81]

Thanks mike. I dont think i'm going to worry about the oil pan then. Besides, i'm not really into large curves. But i think i'll pick up the DMD here sooner or later. Depends on whether or not i want to do it while it's so damn cold out.

[gyger]

Let me know when, we'll do mine and yours at the same time if you want.
I'll be installing mine after winter.

[Pyro81]

Sweet, sounds like a plan. I'll let you know when i get it ordered.