PITA to change oil pump on LT1?

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11-02-2008, 10:18 PM

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Looks like its just below 185 degrees when the oil pressure is that low. IDK how the hell you managed to get that pan off with out lowering the K member. I had mine jacked up so high it was on the cowl and starting to bend it and i still couldn't get it to clear the trans.

thats what i was expecting. I jiggled it for about 30 seconds and it slid right out.

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11-02-2008, 10:19 PM

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PS jd, what fog lights are those. Mine arent nearly that bright and they are supposidly HID's too.

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11-03-2008, 08:17 AM

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They are Hella 2500 Optilux. Thats just the halo part when i turn them all they way on there really bright. They make my low beams even better but i aimed the as not to glare other drivers. I will send you a pm with some more pics i dont want to hijack his thread.

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11-03-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by slingshot928

Didn't have to drop the k on my car, A4....... Dropping the k means realignment.

I agree, as I've also done this a couple times. Pull the bolts, lift the engine, align the forward crank throws if necessary, for clearance, pull the starter, oil level sender, and slide out the pan...