Replacing the oil pan gaskets with the engine in the truck 1986 chevy k10 part 1. I used ramps for the front tires and jackstand under the rear axle.
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Changing oil pan gasket without removing engine. Refill the oil pan step 1. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug and new oil filter. Might be for example that i couldnt work the new gasket onto the oil pan from the bottom without tearing it. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle. The extra 45 minutes will save you soooo much grief time and frustration in the long run i dont see any point not to. We replaced another rusty oe pan on a 99 f 250 by jacking up the engine just enough to remove the oil pan and sump.
A third jackstand is needed for safety once you raise the engine and remove the oil pan. I tried doing the pan gasket change in my 1969 400 4 speed without taking the engine out and at that time i said never again. Fill the engine with the recommend oil. Pretty sure it would work but sometimes shortcuts go bad. Without leaks the. Start the vehicle and let it run for a minute or.
Now you have alternator wires ignition wires 6 transmision bolts and 3 torque converter bolts. Part 5 of 5. Small block chevy oil pan removal with engine in vehicle. Moroso also offers an oil pan gasket pn 27293 for the 73l power stroke. How to install an oil pan. Just want to replace the gasket.
With the oil pan removed youll be reaching in between the crossmember and the engine with nothing but the 2x4s holding the engine. I dont want to remove the oil pan to get at anything like the oil pump.
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