Oil Pan

[Thefbomb13]

To Replace the oil pan what do you have to do exactly .. i have a 3.4 M5 and my friend who is suppose to do it says it will take longer than a week to do .. he said he has to drop the front end suspension? Why ? Who knows exactly what you have to do? it doesn't have to be in detail just sumthing i could work off

[slow6]

Re: Oil Pan

1) buy a haynes or chiltons

disconnect battery
raise the front of the vehicle
place squarely on jack stands
e-brake it
drain oil
remove crossover pipe / hanger bolts
remove the driveplate/flywheel cover and starter
remove hood
remove the wiring harness clip from the left side of the pan
disconnect the wires from the oil level sensor then the sensor
support the engine from above with a hoist
remove engine mount through bolts
carefully remove the pan

[Thefbomb13]

Re: Oil Pan

Do you have to drop the front end suspension? in any way?

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Oil Pan

doesn't mention it in the manual. so, doubtful that it is needed.

[slow6]

Re: Oil Pan

lift the engine

[Thefbomb13]

Re: Oil Pan

Why??

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: Oil Pan

clearacne between the pan bolts and the k-mbr

[Thefbomb13]

Re: Oil Pan

clearacne between the pan bolts and the k-mbr

Clearacne???

[slow6]

Re: Oil Pan

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clearance = gap
I said you have to lift the engine... so to make a Gap, so you have Room to pull the oil pan off. (the K-member is in the way)

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Oil Pan

yes, clearance. k-member sits really close to the pan and you need to lift the engine to create more space. yes, clearance.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Oil Pan

you coudl drop the front suspension and kmember to do it, but from the looks of it, its just easier ot lift the motor.

[articwhite]

Re: Oil Pan

hey i just put my pan on, lift the motor then as you drop the pan you have to turn it as it is falling. turng counter clock wise. once you get the pan past the cross member, turn it stright and tilt the right side up. that will clear the oil pick up tube.

[Thefbomb13]

Re: Oil Pan

Ok so i found what i was lookin for lol I appreciate it thanx guys again i was see whether front suspension would have to be dropped or the motor would have to be lifted

[bah]

Re: Oil Pan

i did a combination of both when i did my 3.8, it was a huge pita

[FirebirdGT]

Re: Oil Pan

Anyone ever try using HT sealant around the pan to stop any gasket leaks, instead of replacing the gasket?