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Dec 18, 2020 | 08:22 AM

wannafbody

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Oil pump question...

I have a 09 Silverado with the 5.3 that has a collapsed lifter and low oil pressure. Does the oil pan need to be removed in order to replace the oil pump?

Dec 18, 2020 | 08:58 AM

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At minimum, you have to lower the pan, It would be way easier if you could drop the pan.

Dec 18, 2020 | 09:02 AM

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I didn't drop mine when I did the DOD delete and swapped out chain tensioners. It's nerve racking and tight access but 100% can be done without lowering the pan.