Folks,
I have replaced the pan gasket on a '68/454 with a 1 piece gasket
without even loosening the motor mounts, and with the Turbo 400 in
place. As I recall, I did remove the flex plate dust cover. I was able
to drop the pan enough (1/2" or 1"?) to remove the old gasket, being
careful not to drop any of it in the pan. I then worked the 1-piece
over the crossmember, around the pan and up into place.
Hope this helps,
Fred
On May, 25 2006, at 10:24 PM, Dan Mascheck wrote:
I have a 454, that has a rear seal leak, and I was told by a local
mechanic
it was too hard to drop the pan without lifting the engine, so...we're
going
to pull mine, and I have new ceramic coated headers and I pray I don't
nick
them! Oh boy!
Dan Mascheck
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From: Trooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69
I don't think you can without lifting the engine, even with the trans
out.
Trooper
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From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69
That's what I'm thinking also. And boy, would it ever be annoying to
get
the pan loose, the gasket broke, then not be able to get the pan out!
DOH!!!
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Bill Lessenberry wrote:
I don't think there's enough clearance between the pan & crossmember
to
do get it off, but I've never tried it with the trans out.
BillL
At 07:25 PM 5/25/2006, you wrote:
Is it possible to get the stock oil pan off my 454 without hoisting
the
engine up?
I have the trans out for a clutch replacement, and now might be the
time
to replace that pesky pan gasket that weeps a bit.
thanks
Mike
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