Have a slow leak at the rear of the oil pan. Can I retorque the bolts, or is that not a good idea. I read that a new gasket is a real pain. Thanks for the help.

 

Not on what the gasket is made out of , but just tightening could just squeeze out more of the gasket .
As for replacing , it should not be that bad , you only need to drop the pan a couple inches , removing the pan , is a big job , just tedious , get very clean .

 

Try torquing. Could it be the dipstick connection on left side of engine, hidden of course. If a small seep, leave er be.

 

Not saying that this is the problem but these pans have a tendency to crack at the pan rail. so look it over real good or you do all this for nothing.

 

this can help if you pull off your pan: http://www.dodgeram.info/tsb/2001/09-006-01.htm

 

I just changed the pan in my truck..rusted through..
It wasn't actually that hard. the place I went to had a guy who could weld so it was easier to cut the cross member out and weld it back. too about 3 hrs total.
it took longer to change the oil in the tranny..I broke one the bolts, drilled it out, tried to retap..then broke the tap.

-dkenny

 

Thanks for the help guys. I'll try tightening the bolts this weekend. Does anyone know the torque numbers on the bolts?

 

Don't need a lift either, just flip it on its side, fix it!

 

All mine were loose, Just snugged then up by hand, that was 80,000+ Kms ago, no leaks since, very common with engine vibration for bolts to back off