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Old 10-16-2010, 07:34 PM
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Is it safe to say most of you had to take out your oil pan for this? I need to have a fitting welded for the return line and I don't want to hassle with the K-member, but I will if I have too. Do I have any other options?
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I did mine while i had the motor out. I'd say pull the pan to be on the safe side.
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yea from what i hear oil is flammable lol
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No way you'll want to tap the pan and risk leaving the shavings in there.
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Im going to agree, people will tell you that you "can" do it while its still on there, But screw that. Way to easy to drop some shavings and suck them up.

id pull it, im tapping mine today
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Thanks for the replies. I will be pulling the pan.
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are there any threats as to having a fitting welded on the timing cover? im bulidin a turbo setup and was thinking of going this way and will do it when i swap my cam out.
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Would it be possible to use the low oil level sensor hole or is that too low in the pan? Just a thought.
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Where are you guys mounting the chain for the hoist?
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I usually put bolts in the front and rear of the heads, but I'm not gonna lie... I've picked up the engine and trans using straps through the exhaust manifolds, too.

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Where are you guys mounting the chain for the hoist?
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Originally Posted by FastKat
I usually put bolts in the front and rear of the heads, but I'm not gonna lie... I've picked up the engine and trans using straps through the exhaust manifolds, too.
I might have to try the straps. Thanks for the response.
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