I need a Des Moines IA shop anyone good?

[Pstrke96]

So there has been an oil drip on my 02 since I got it. It doesn't appear to be getting worse but the other half wants it fixed during our 2 week stop in Des Moines . I have had 2 ppl I trust tell me it's the oil pan and I just haven't had the extra $ laying around to pull the engine for a drip. I have just told her I can by ALLOT of oil for 2k. So long story short I'm sick of the nagging. If there is a reputable/ reasonable shop near me I will contact them for a consult and probably a repair. TIA and also open for suggestions if there's anything else we should address if/while its out.

 

[Arisley]

Look in the valley, see if there is oil in there. It may be coming from up top.

 

[Skill_Kills]

Yeah, make sure its not just draining down the back. That bill will add up QUICK if the motor has to get pulled. I've left a few puddles down in des moines with my 02 from my EBPV seals leaking.
If it does have to get pulled, do a rear main seal and have the dipstick adapter welded to the pan (assuming it'd get a new pan). Wouldnt hurt to coat the pan real well wth some good rust prevent paint/bedliner. First things first though, check IPR/hpop for leaks in valley then look back to the BPV for leaks on the pedestal

 

[Pstrke96]

Thanks for them info however I'm going to have no time unfortunately Iran going to be a drop off and pay later kind of deal

 

[bluedge8]

Like said above, make sure the valley is dry before you let someone pull the motor for a pan. Are they saying the pan is rusted and leaking or the gasket? because you just don't hear of the gaskets leaking (or the rear main seal for that matter).

 

[Pstrke96]

Rusted pan was a NH truck! It needs some attention this winter I was just hoping to do it all myself at once. She doesn't understand the drip ratio against 15 quarts. If I can keep it put off I'm going to go spend a week in Sarasota with quality trustworthy people at holders and help do the work.

 

[bluedge8]

Makes sense