In many cases the sender switch on the left rear of the engine for the oil light leaks, runs down the side of the motor and then runs around the rail of the oil pan making it look like it is the oil pan gasket. Check out the switch, remove and reseal with silicone and see if you don't have to remove the oil pan. You may anyway to repair the threads in the drain but maybe not. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Payne" <bpayne@xxxx> wrote: > The mechanic who looked at it suggested most methods of repairing the hole. But the only reason I have to remove the oil pan is because the gasket is leaking. > payne > #2975