Need a new oil pan gasket, leaking too much. Anyone dropped the pan while still in the truck? Tell me the front cover doesn't have to come off at the same time?:sadno:
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Need a new oil pan gasket, leaking too much. Anyone dropped the pan while still in the truck? Tell me the front cover doesn't have to come off at the same time?:sadno:
Hey,
No the timing cover doesnt have to come off to remove the oilpan, as for taking the oilpan off i think you can since the ls1 oil pan is shallower than the truck oil pan. Since your taking the oil pan off buy some ARP oilpan bolts for 35$(new) and install them with a new gasket and forget about leaks forever.
Brandon
If need be, I will unbolt the motor mounts & jack up the engine a bit too. Maybe that will help clearance-wise. Good to know the front cover doesn't have to come off...I could not remember, but thanks. Years ago, when I put my LS1 in my truck, I installed the ARP Head Studs/nuts. But, how are the ARP oil pan bolts an improvement over stock? Thanks again.
Hm, not to sure if you have to remove to much. A friend of mine didn't have to lift his motor out or anything to remove his pan in his 02 2500 chevy. He said didn't take much time but he has small hands and arms.