[elky] Re: Oil Pan R&R
- From: Jared Ryan <jryan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:53:04 -0600
I have only done an oil pan R&R on a full-size pickup. I didn't have to lift
the engine; there was plenty of room to lower the pan over the frame
crossmember. I don't even want to think about it in a car.
On Dec 27, 2010, at 11:50 AM, STILLFRANKSFAULT@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I've never done a pan removal with the engine still in the car. I have heard
> of others doing it, and it was a PITA. They had to lift the engine so high to
> clear the pan from the pump that they said they should have just removed the
> engine all together.
> So............. 6 of one half a dozen of another.
> Good luck.
> PS: I've built 3 small blocks, and never had any leaks. I over kill on
> sealant. so not to deal with it later.
> Smoky Mt. Frank
>
> In a message dated 12/26/2010 8:31:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Items I would need to disconnect before lifting the engine to get the pan out:
>
> Distributor Cap
> Exhaust
> Engine Mounts
> Fuel line
> Other items?
>
> If I can swap the pan without draining the coolant and disconnecting
> the transmission I'll do it...
>
> Input? Suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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