OIL PAN Repair or replace...bucket of worms?

[dinosuperfino]

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[SunnySideUp]

In my humble opinion -- definitely REPLACE. Hopefully the oil pick-up isn't busted off or damaged. Highly recommend installing oil pan guard (http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21991) after getting the oil pan replaced.

Shouldn't be too bad a of a job. Not fun. Just tedious and messy. Much easier if you have a lift rather than just jack stands. You'll get a chance to inspect the bottom end while the pan is off. Hopefully you won't find any surprises as the rest of the car looks to be in fairly good shape.

[manoa matt]

Repair, unless its too bad or you find an original pan in good condition. The newer/re manufactured pans available don't have the baffling to control the oil sloshing around. Besides that, the new pans are expensive.

[124JOE]

it kind of a big job however it needs to come off and one needs to go on
its not rusty so it will bang out just fine
place the pan on a board and get a 2x4 set the 2x4 on the dent inside and hit it with the biggest hammer you can get
you'll need a gasket and some help from someone who knows a bit about cars and a engine hoist
many people like these cars enuff it help for free

best of luck to ya.joe