how many bolts in oil pan?
07-04-2011, 04:10 PM
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how many bolts in oil pan? hello,i have a 2001 camaro.i'm trying to lower the oil pan to change the timing chain.i removed the 2 bolts holding on the timing cover,2 longer one's in the pan by the trans,and 5 on each side.loosened the bolts 3/4 of the way out.total of 14 bolts.all with a 10mm socket and speed wrench.well, the pan won't budge. i tried tapping it with a rubber mallot.also tried tapping it with a 2x4 and a small hand mall.is there any other way to get the chain out,without removing the pump?also i do have around 3/4 clearance between the pan and k member.is it something to do with the rivets they install from the factory,that the pan won't budge?car has 60,000 miles.any help is appreciated.thanks
07-04-2011, 06:07 PM
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oil pan thanks,i was only seeing 14 bolts,i see darkman is showing 15.i will double check it again.when i retightened them ,i just used a 1/4 ratchet with little pressure.thanks again for the info and the pictures darkman!
07-04-2011, 06:24 PM
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oil pan i double checked the number of bolts ,and it is 15 with the bolt with the bracket that holds the trans cooler lines on the pass side. i had that one out also,and it won't drop at all.so, i see 6 bolts on the pass side,and 5 bolts on the driver's side,2 for the timing cover,and the 2 long one's in the back.i may just reinstall the stock chain back until i go through the motor in the future.
