oil pan question
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
I asked this question about my 73 oil pan replacement. The answer I got was that it can be done, but part of the steering linkage needs to be removed in order to drop the pan. My car is a big block, so I dont know if yours would be any different.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Putnam county NY
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Originally Posted by jlaw68
anyone ever pulled the oil pan while the engine was in the car. is there enough clearance not to have to jack up the engine?
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: rockwall tx
i had the feeling that i didnt have to raise up the engine, it looked like i would have enough clearance when i was changing the timing chain and cover last weekend. now it looks like oil pan gasket is leaking.
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From: Smalltownville Michigan
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Originally Posted by GDaina
don't forget to remove the oil filter as well...on the BB the filter has to be removed, maybe also on the SB
it definitely helps to have the oil filter pulled on a small block when you put it back on...
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an easy job... 
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Beecher Illinois
Doesn't get any easier than on a Vette. If you have a crossover pipe that's gotta go. Drop the steering at the idler arm, disconnect power steering cylinder at the frame mount.
Headers, easier yet.
Starter and flywheel cover removal helps.
Mike
Headers, easier yet.
Starter and flywheel cover removal helps.
Mike
