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    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

  • #2
    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
    2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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    • #3
      Re: Oil Pan

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

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      • #4
        Re: Oil Pan

        doesn't mention it in the manual. so, doubtful that it is needed.
        2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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        • #5
          Re: Oil Pan

          lift the engine
          2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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          • #6
            Re: Oil Pan

            Why??

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            • #7
              Re: Oil Pan

              clearacne between the pan bolts and the k-mbr
              1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
              2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

              former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
              94 comero 3.4

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              • #8
                Re: Oil Pan

                Originally posted by 3.4 slow to go
                clearacne between the pan bolts and the k-mbr
                Clearacne???

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                • #9
                  Re: Oil Pan

                  http://google.com
                  http://dictionary.com
                  http://wikipedia.com

                  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)
                  2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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                  • #10
                    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.
                    2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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                    • #11
                      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.

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                      • #12
                        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.

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                        • #13
                          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

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                          • #14
                            Re: Oil Pan

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

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                            • #15
                              Re: Oil Pan

                              Anyone ever try using HT sealant around the pan to stop any gasket leaks, instead of replacing the gasket?
                              Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

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