oil pan gasket
place a jack under the front pulley
undo the four bolts on the k member for the motor mounts
lift up the motor slightly
undo the 6 k member bolts and let the k member hang down
undo all the oilpan bolts
take the pan off
good luck
undo the four bolts on the k member for the motor mounts
lift up the motor slightly
undo the 6 k member bolts and let the k member hang down
undo all the oilpan bolts
take the pan off
good luck
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how to... i read somewhere the "proper" procidure needs to be followed when removing/replacing the oilpan. what i read was that there is an alignment tool GM uses to line up the gasket and the pan to the block.. and you need to use anerobic sealer on the corners? im stuck needing to install my oilpan but am unsure if my "alignment" will be off. also is the gasket reusable? new one is ~50$
but I have 2 and they look new.
but I have 2 and they look new.
i read somewhere the "proper" procidure needs to be followed when removing/replacing the oilpan. what i read was that there is an alignment tool GM uses to line up the gasket and the pan to the block.. and you need to use anerobic sealer on the corners? im stuck needing to install my oilpan but am unsure if my "alignment" will be off. also is the gasket reusable? new one is ~50$
but I have 2 and they look new.
but I have 2 and they look new.
Teching In
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i can see why you would say that, this is the first of at least 3 swaps I have planned. Sure this may make me sound cheap but rest assured I will spend where it's needed and not waste $ that can be used elsewhere. If a part is reusable why replace it? on the other hand I ask so that seasoned vets can chime in on what can/can't be done. There is a huge amount of experience on here I'm just looking for guidance.
I did it without the alignment tool and no leaks what so ever, going on 8 months. If you use the Haynes Book itll tell you the tolerances. I had to install a new pan, cause mine had a crack.
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