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    If somebody here knows the bolt that I am talking about, can you confirm if it is in-fact an oil pan bolt?

    Thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hypr5
    If somebody here knows the bolt that I am talking about, can you confirm if it is in-fact an oil pan bolt?

    Thank you!
    There are TWO oil pan bolts that travel through the block in that location. With a manual tranny attached, they are visible only through two small 'indents' the bell housing. If you have a leak in the vicinity, I'd put my money on the oil pan leaking, not the main seal.

    Drop the pan and get the broken end out.

    Good Luck,

    Dave M

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    I've never had to drop the pan on this car - how time consuming is it on this one?

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