LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 08-23-2010, 01:36 PM
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im helping a friend change his oil pan gasket i cant get the 2 bolts right by the oil filter anyone have any suggestions
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The oil pan bolts in the filter area can be reached from the bottom. Are the steel cooler lines in the way?
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theres no room between were the oil filter screws on and the oil pan i got one off but i cant get the other one i cant even touch the head
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got all the bolts out pan is loose but wont come off looks like i need to drop the exhaust
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Most likely hitting in the front on the K-member....I just did this 3 days ago and you have to pull the motor mounts and lift the motor a few inches. I have the trans out and then simpley removed the flywheel so in my case it's a little easier but I almost bet your hitting the k-member on the way down
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Originally Posted by natejk
got all the bolts out pan is loose but wont come off looks like i need to drop the exhaust
Is this an LT1 in a Camaro/Firebird?? YES, you DO have to drop the exhaust "Y" pipe, as well as lift the engine.......




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