The Duster is broke big time!

[briankaplan]

Well guys. I haven't had any real problems with the Duster
sense buying it in 2002.
I do now! The engine oil pan has a stress crack at the back
where it go's up to the bolt area. Leaks real good.
Also had a trans leak I thought at the plate above the mount.
No such luck. The tail housing is cracked just behind the trans
mount.
No taking it on Hot Rod Power tour.
I'm trying to get a oil pan from Rock auto here ASAP.
I will try to get the parts off this weekend. In hopes that
I get everything together this week.
If nothing else we'll take the wife's Dakota R/T.
Wish me luck. I think I'll need it.

 

[ramcharger]

That sucks and I'm sorry to hear. Hope you get it together in time. I have a pan if you need it but it's rough and will need paint.

Edit: Is it a 360? The pan I have is a center sump 360.

 

[1qwikScamp]

just weld your pan up

 

[briankaplan]

I got a pan coming from Rock Auto. A 340 pan. Ordered it
out tonight. Hope they ship it tomorrow or monday.
Just got to get the tailshaft housing welded up this week.
I got an extra one but it dosn't have the holes for the floor
shift bracket.
This whole thing SUCKS!

 

[ramcharger]

Breakage is a *****. I sure hope you can get it resolved and get on the tour.

 

[alleyoopmgv]

good luck briankaplan!