Oil pan replacement on the Golf R using four jack stands

[ilikevenice]

A couple of mechanics quoted me between $600 and $800 to change the oil pan on my 2015 R.

I could buy a new pan, gasket and some oil for around $100-$150, but I was wondering if the replacement job is doable with the car on 4 jack stands in the driveway, or a full lift is necessary.
Has any of you ever attempted/completed this process without using a lift?

Thank you for your input.

 

[jimlloyd40]

$600-800 for a job that should take a skilled mechanic 2 hours?

 

[ilikevenice]

Pan = $240; LiquiMoly (Oil) = $90; Labor = $280; Taxes, shop supplies, etc., etc.

 

[ilikevenice]

Welcome to Florida!

 

[JerseyDrew77]

That's an easy job you can do yourself, if you have the tools for it.

 

[ilikevenice]

Even on jack stands? Is there enough clearance?

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Even on jack stands? Is there enough clearance?

Yes. Just jack the car up and adjust the stands to give you enough clearance.

 

[The Fed]

Is it damaged or are you just replacing it with an aftermarket metal pan?

 

[(R)Rated]

super easy to do, even with jack stands.

 

[Maiden69]

you could do that on ramps as well... you really don't need that much space as long as you can crawl underneath it.

 

[toothofwar]

I did mine on ramps. Shop dap has a nice video on how to and all the torque specs. Super easy.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Is it damaged or are you just replacing it with an aftermarket metal pan?

Leaking

 

[ilikevenice]

Thank you guys!
It’s not broken/cracked, but it seems to be leaking around the seal on one side.

Glad to hear that some of you were able to do it using just jack stands… it gives me hope that I may be able to pull it off myself.

 

[murph3699]

My shop charged me a half hour labor to do it when I had them change my oil. Like $60

 

[OldVWFan]

I'd recommend buying a set of Race Ramps to do the job as it would be easier than jack stands and can be used for oil changes (if you drain from the pan) and other work.