DropTopBird

iTrader: (17)

I have a leak from my oil pan gasket and am about to replace it in the next few days. I know the pan wont clear the stock k member without raising the motor, but can you get it out with the tubular UMI piece without moving the motor? Thanks for any help.

DropTopBird

iTrader: (17)

Tried snaking it out tonight and its a no go. The regular tubular k member might have a chance, but with the second beam on the road race one there is not enough space fore the pan to clear the bellhousing.

Krab

iTrader: (28)

You shouldn't have to drop the K-member completely, especially with the UMI unit. I've dropped the pan in my car with the stock K-member just by dropping it a couple of inches. Should be easier with the UMI K-member. Try loosening the bolts (19mm if memory serves me right) and that should give you enough clearance to drop it.

Forgot to mention, you can also jack up the engine/transmission a little bit to give you a little more room to work with. Then again, I have a T-56 and you have a 4L60E...

BMR Sales2

iTrader: (40)

Like Krab is saying you should be able to lift the motor the motor a little bit and drop the k-member down and snake the oil pan out. The last couple oil pan gaskets I have done this way and it really wasn't too bad and didn't take too long. It is a pretty straight forward deal. Are you working on a lift or on the ground?