xfactor_pitbulls

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What is the easiest way to change the oil pan gasket? I changed my pump for an LS6 pump and know the seal leaks. I was looking at dropping the cross member and having access that way. But thats a major bitch just to change the gasket. Other than lowering the cross member how could you even gain access to do it? Any advice?

Thanks

Brandon

ArKay99

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The seal? Do you mean the bottom left and right hand side of the front cover gasket? Did you use RTV where those points and the oil pan meet? I just changed my rod bolts on a vette and had to drop the whole crossmember. When I replaced the oil pan and gasket I put RTV at the corners where the seals met the oil pan gasket. No leaks so far. I wonder if you can just pull the front seal forward and get some rtv at those spots and close it back up without touching the pan gasket?

gollum

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GRAY SILICONE looks best.

GeorgeC

I've never personally done it, but I'm relatively sure that you can get the oil pan off of the car by just loosening the K-member and letting it drop down a bit. That's sure a lot easier than removing it completely.

Other than that, there won't be any way to get the pan off short of removing the engine from the car.

xfactor_pitbulls

iTrader: (16)

Honestly I feel like a moron. I totally forgot to put RTV where the timing cover meets the oil pan. I would assume that is a common leak area. I will try and drop the pan enough to get in there and seal the corners. Thanks for the help guys.

Brandon