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Oil Pan Replacement

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#1 ·
Hello all, new guy here. I have recently taken over my wifes 2006 Xterra for some weekend off road fun! Its bone stock as of right now but ive been making a list of upgrades as I study this site! SOOOOOO.... last night I was on what I thought was a mild dirt road covered in snow... ended up in a snow covered mud hole bout 3 feet deep, no biggie I thought, I was able to wiggle out of it. Well after I got out I did a quik walk around to check the ride out and there was oil pouring out of the black portion of the oil pan, towards the top where it looks to meet the block? So now what? can I replace that lower oil pan? Is it a pain? Where could I find one?
Thanks in advance for any tips and ideas!
 
#3 · (Edited)
Welcome to the X... and Let the Mod's begin.. sounds like you got a rough start!.

Been thar done it... easy to Repair I fixed mine in the woods with 10mm Socket( I think was the size), Screwdriver, some black gasket Goo.. and lots of cussing and standing near a hot fire to dry off.

Once, I got back to the Concrete world. I bought a Shrock engine Skid Plate. Now, oil pan is protected with 3/16" steel plate. The xterra's oil pan design is Crap.. The Person who thought to put it exposed should have been beat with a large stick!!.

the Info: with photo's for yea: http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21926&highlight=Oil+pan+Rock



Cost for new pan.. Just peeked.. Guessing on your X $92 bucks. He is vendor on this site..

Linky; http://www.nissanonlineparts.com/storename/cherryhillnissan/ViewDept-250249.aspx

Just Verify your Model,Year,Trim.
The part Linky: http://www.trademotion.com/parts/20...AN/XTERRA/SE/?siteid=214991&vehicleid=1433007&diagram=3637145&diagramCallOut=15
 
#7 ·
Thanks a ton for all the quick replies everyone!!! glad this isnt a "rare" thing... the odd deal is, theres a fist sized dent in the pan... but it seemed to be leaking thru the seam between the black lower pan and the deal right above it upper pan??? does that seem weird? I dont see how I could have damaged the upper section, but Im confused why it would be leaking in between the 2 sections when the dent is on the lower side. Was an awesome night, this happened around midnight... called my buddy with a tow truck, he got stuck 3 times, called a different buddy who came out in his Cummins, pulled the tow truck out, pulled me out to the paved road, loaded xterra onto tow truck (sad sight) and rolled home!!!! good thing I have my own Cummins sitting in the driveway!!!
 
#11 ·
Sadly that's one down side to the aluminum engine. Ford engines have a lower half of the block that covers the crank but a regular pan. I understand about using them for weight restriction but I still prefer cast iron over it. You can do way more with cast iron then aluminum any day!
 
#12 ·
Sure is crap. As with Thin metal design. Least, now you will have new Pan & Pick-up tube. While your inside it, whip it all down good.

Skid plate is a must for all Xterra owners, if they leave the Pavement.
 
#13 ·
Just make sure that you get a real skid plate and not that junk that Nissan calls a skid plate. If you want to go with Nissan than save the money and stick some cardboard up there and call it good cuz that's about how good their plates are. I wish that they would make their skid plates like Jeep does. They are real nice and thick and can take a beating!