Kris1963

So im new to posting on here but i have read a lot of threads basically i was wanting to know if its possible to remove the oil pan on my 2000 ss with the transmission out or will i still have to drop the k member

ssjason232

iTrader: (14)

Prob yes to both. I just dropped my pan with the trans in, I just dropped the k memeber a bit (not out of the car). Go get bolts about an inch or two longer than stock. Put those in and one at a time drop the k member. Much easier than taking the trans out.

Kris1963

Ya I already had the trans out for a leak I thought it would possibly be easyier with the trans out but ended pitting it back in and then dropping the pan

TA_Freak

Actually it's pretty easy to do if you raise the engine and lower the K-member. You'll have all kinds of room. That's when it makes sense to change the motor mounts. It also makes the mounts a breeze. Oh ... and while you're at it, if you have high mileage probably a good idea to change the oil pump and timing chain. You're already there.