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Sep 17, 2012 | 06:41 PM

pacamaroman

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Changing oilpan

I just purchased an LS1 longblock from a fellow member. The gentleman I purchased the motor from kept the original Fbody oil pan. I ordered and just received my Fbody oilpan and I'm wanting to install it and I want to avoid any oil leaks. Here's my question: Can I just bolt it down with the gasket and put a little sealant at the corners? Or would I need to loosen the front or rear cover and reseal? I sat the oilpan on the motor and the bolt holes line up perfectly and it sits nice and level. Thanks in advance for everyone's help!!

Sep 17, 2012 | 06:55 PM

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this is what i did when i built my engine..
like you said, sealant on the corners, where theres
seams, bolt the pan on. i havent had any problems.

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:01 PM

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Awesome!! Thanks for your response. I was worried that I needed to loosen the front and rear covers to "align" the oil pan correctly. Thanks JaYZeig!

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:04 PM

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The front and rear seal carriers will remain aligned during the pan swap, just don't loosen them.

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:09 PM

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Thanks Crainholio!! I see you have an 82 Z28 with an LS. This engine is for my 83 Z28.

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:10 PM

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You'll fall in love w/ the car all over again after the LS swap.

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:19 PM

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I can't wait!! I grew up driving a thirdgen and always had at least one for a span of over 11 years. Then I got into the fourthgens which I like, but I've always been a thirdgenner at heart. I'm excited about having the nastalgic look of the thirdgen with the power and economy of the LS!!

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