Oil pan removal
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Oil pan removal (his touch)
Manual says to remove left cat. Is this really necessary on a 96 LT1?
Tom Piper
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Re: Oil pan removal (lead_foot)
Do the #1 or #2 pistons need to be in any particular position so that the crank throws allow the pan to come off? :)
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Oil pan removal (lead_foot)
Do the #1 or #2 pistons need to be in any particular position so that the crank throws allow the pan to come off? :)
Tom Piper
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Re: Oil pan removal (Tom Piper)
Do the #1 or #2 pistons need to be in any particular position so that the crank throws allow the pan to come off? :)
I remove the motor mount nuts, and raise the engine about an inch instead. This doesn't take long, and makes it much easier.
Tom Piper
I remove the motor mount nuts, and raise the engine about an inch instead. This doesn't take long, and makes it much easier.
Tom Piper
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Oil pan removal (VQT88Vette)
How do you raise the engine an inch using only jack? The only way I can think of your way is with engine lift and chain. That is way too much work just to take the oil pan out.
If done properly, this doesn't dent the transmission pan.
Tom Piper
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Oil pan removal (lead_foot)
Where do you jack the engine when the oil pan is being removed? :)
My vehicle has an automatic, and I jack the engine up from under the automatic transmission pan. I've done this several times, and it doesn't cause a problem. Just be careful you don't raise the engine/transmission combination too high that it contacts the transmission tunnel, etc. -- It only takes about one inch for clearance.
For a six speed, I don't know if it will work.
Tom Piper
