oil pan for 2005 renegade

[scott74d]

Hi im going tommorrow to check out a 2005 renegade 2wd automatic. it was in an accident and the oil pan has a hole in it. i plan on buying it and fixing it up as a daily commuter.

Do any of you know if there are different oil pan configurations per year? Or what years will the oil pan still work with a 2005?

Thank you and looking forward to owning my first KJ!

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Welcome!!!

I'd look for one out of a mid to late 03 and on....just something that had the 42RLE ******. Not sure if ****** affected oil pan dimensions though.

Also...why a 2WD? I just think you'd be much happier with a 4x4 in the long run!

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Oil pans for all Libertys up through '07 I'm pretty sure are the same. They may have changed slightly on the '08's and later.

Warning: Changing the oil pan is not an easy job as the front crossmember is in the way. If you do go with the 2WD it will be a bit easier since the front diff isn't an additional barrier but the engine will still need to be lifted at least a couple of inches to get to all the bolts and allow room to remove the pan from around the oil pickup tube.

If you do decide to change the pan DO NOT attempt to pull off the gasket with the pan! The gasket is also the windage tray and is bolted to the crankshaft main bearing caps; separate the pan from the gasket to remove it.

However...I'm with HoosierJeeper on this one. Why not get a 4WD instead (that doesn't have a hole in the oil pan) and enjoy the Jeep doing what it's designed to do? Believe me, that oil pan is a lot more work than it seems and a 4WD Liberty is a great vehicle that surprises the crap out of people who think it's just a grocery getter :evillol:

Bob

 

[scott74d]

the reason im not getting a 4wd is because i have a 99 wrangler that has alot put into it and an 03 Harley Vrod. I need a beater, i'm getting the liberty for 1300$ so it fits my needs lol.

I found an 04 Liberty oil pan i believe that will work. Im assuming its best to replace the gasket, will any of the knockoff gaskets from autozone work?
Search: oil pan | Engine Oil Pan Gasket | AutoZone.com

Or should i just purchase the gasket from the stealership?

Sorry to disappoint you all in the 2wd but i cant miss out on this opportunity lol

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

the reason im not getting a 4wd is because i have a 99 wrangler that has alot put into it and an 03 Harley Vrod. I need a beater, i'm getting the liberty for 1300$ so it fits my needs lol.

I found an 04 Liberty oil pan i believe that will work. Im assuming its best to replace the gasket, will any of the knockoff gaskets from autozone work?
Search: oil pan | Engine Oil Pan Gasket | AutoZone.com

Or should i just purchase the gasket from the stealership?

Sorry to disappoint you all in the 2wd but i cant miss out on this opportunity lol

You didn't read my earlier post very closely.

The oil pan is a REAL challenge to replace - and the gasket is nearly impossible to change if the engine is still in the Jeep. The gasket is also the windage tray and is underneath the oil pickup tube bracket. The bracket is held in place by two bolts or studs which are also the bolts for one of the main bearing caps.

Those two nuts have to be removed - PLUS, the bolt holding the end of the oil pickup tube to the oil pump must be removed as well. Unless the engine is lifted several inches the pan can't be moved past the pickup tube. Trust me - I've been there!

Here's a pic showing what I'm talking about. The blue gasket material and the steel windage tray are one unit. The rear of the engine is to the left. In the center you can see the bracket that's bolted to the main bearing cap. On the right where the pickup tube connects to the oil pump you can just make out the bolt that holds the tube to the pump. You can separate the pan from the gasket and possibly re-use the gasket but I'd wager you'd have lots of oil leaks - and you'd still have a tough time getting the pan past the pickup:

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I just swapped in an '07 engine from a Dodge Dakota and I can tell you with certainty there ain't NO WAY I could have gotten the pan off without taking the engine out of the Jeep.

Since you're buying the Jeep so cheaply maybe it'll be worth an oil pan replacement. Just be prepared with a hoist, all the tools in a serious garage and loads of patience. I'd volunteer you'd be better served to find an engine from a low-mileage '05 3.7L from a Liberty or other Chrysler vehicle and just swap out the blocks. After all, it's nearly the same amount of work. :drink_nl:

Bob

 

[scott74d]

Thats good to know. Im going to have it towed to my cousin, He has a makeshift garage where he pulls engines and does alot of sidework. I appreciate the info!