Can Oil Pan Be Removed Without Engine Removal?
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Melting Slicks
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Can Oil Pan Be Removed Without Engine Removal?
Hi All,
What exactly needs to be disassembled in order to remove the oil pan on a C5 with LS1? It's all stock with no mods.
What exactly needs to be disassembled in order to remove the oil pan on a C5 with LS1? It's all stock with no mods.
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Melting Slicks
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Is that easier than completely removing the engine? If so, why? Dropping the cradle seems a lot of work too. What's involved in dropping the cradle?
Just wanting to know the pros and cons from either method.
Just wanting to know the pros and cons from either method.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Ron Dittmer
Is that easier than completely removing the engine? If so, why? Dropping the cradle seems a lot of work too. What's involved in dropping the cradle?
Just wanting to know the pros and cons from either method.
Just wanting to know the pros and cons from either method.
Le Mans Master
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GM's own service procedures say it can be done by dropping the cradle. However, they do specify use of an engine support fixture.
I guess it really comes down to whether or not you can build or obtain said fixture, or if you'd rather undertake a LOT more effort and remove the drivetrain.
I guess it really comes down to whether or not you can build or obtain said fixture, or if you'd rather undertake a LOT more effort and remove the drivetrain.
Safety Car
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It is only about 1.5>2 hours to get it down.
Disconnect the 2 rack bolts, inner LCA bolts, motor mounts, the cradle bolts while supporting engine under the crank pulley. If you get the cradle down ~6" you can get the pan off.
Disconnect the 2 rack bolts, inner LCA bolts, motor mounts, the cradle bolts while supporting engine under the crank pulley. If you get the cradle down ~6" you can get the pan off.
Pro
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Originally Posted by see5
It is only about 1.5>2 hours to get it down.
Disconnect the 2 rack bolts, inner LCA bolts, motor mounts, the cradle bolts while supporting engine under the crank pulley. If you get the cradle down ~6" you can get the pan off.
Disconnect the 2 rack bolts, inner LCA bolts, motor mounts, the cradle bolts while supporting engine under the crank pulley. If you get the cradle down ~6" you can get the pan off.
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