Oil pan gasket replacement
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Oil pan gasket replacement Currently have the pan completely unbolted and sitting on the K-member for a cam swap and I wanted to know if the oil pan gasket can be replaced without having to lower the K-member or loosen the motor mounts and jacking the motor up. I know the dip stick tube has to come out, but will the gasket go in easily at this time? Thanks.
What I did was go under the pan with the front of the gasket from the back of the motor, then around the pan, and over on to the top..I had my tranny out at the time so you might not have enough room that way but might be able to from the front.
It might be tough to keep it clean with a dirty k member, but I did it with a dirty k member. Just wiped it down with a towel and degreaser before I bolted her up. Didn't have to jack the motor up or anything.
It might be tough to keep it clean with a dirty k member, but I did it with a dirty k member. Just wiped it down with a towel and degreaser before I bolted her up. Didn't have to jack the motor up or anything.
Stretch the gasket around the outside of the pan. Make sure it's clean first.
Also, make sure to put clean rags around the front of the pan while doing your cam swap. There's a lot of gap of the pan exposed and will act like a catch all...
Also, make sure to put clean rags around the front of the pan while doing your cam swap. There's a lot of gap of the pan exposed and will act like a catch all...
