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Mystic ZR-1 · 11-05-2014

When you remove the left and right front crossmember rear
braces (diagonal braces) including unbolting the motor mounts from them for oil pan
fastener access, does the motor need to be supported? The FSM does not clearly address
this and it's not obvious by looking. Other than this, it looks pretty straight forward. .
Any tips and tricks?
Thanks!

efnfast · 11-05-2014

Shout if you need help.

A26B · 11-05-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

When you remove the left and right front crossmember rear
braces (diagonal braces) including unbolting the motor mounts from them for oil pan
fastener access, does the motor need to be supported? The FSM does not clearly address
this and it's not obvious by looking. Other than this, it looks pretty straight forward. .
Any tips and tricks?
Thanks!

Not a problem. The K members can be removed with no concern for engine support.

rkreigh · 11-06-2014

hardest part is getting to those tiny bolts up front on the pan

I used a long 1/4 extension with a swivel and was able to get it done

mine was leak free and now is seeping a bit again

time do reapeat

take the time to clean up the threads with brake cleaner and use some mild locktite on the bolts

it will help!

Mystic ZR-1 · 12-01-2014

Done!
No leaky (yet,..)
The hardest part was screwing with the tubing
that drains the area under the plenum and ends behind
the plate you remove at the bottom of the bell housing.
Holding it out of the way when reinstalling the pan was a
pain. Solved the problem by cutting an inch and a half off it.
And before you say it, it does not now hit that flywheel or anything else.

BigJohn · 12-02-2014

Cool Beans!!!!!!!

11-05-2014	#1
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,626	in car oil pan removal to repair leaks When you remove the left and right front crossmember rear braces (diagonal braces) including unbolting the motor mounts from them for oil pan fastener access, does the motor need to be supported? The FSM does not clearly address this and it's not obvious by looking. Other than this, it looks pretty straight forward. . Any tips and tricks? Thanks!

11-05-2014	#2
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,403	Re: in car oil pan removal to repair leaks Shout if you need help.

11-06-2014	#4
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: in car oil pan removal to repair leaks hardest part is getting to those tiny bolts up front on the pan I used a long 1/4 extension with a swivel and was able to get it done mine was leak free and now is seeping a bit again time do reapeat take the time to clean up the threads with brake cleaner and use some mild locktite on the bolts it will help! __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)

12-01-2014	#5
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,626	Re: in car oil pan removal to repair leaks Done! No leaky (yet,..) The hardest part was screwing with the tubing that drains the area under the plenum and ends behind the plate you remove at the bottom of the bell housing. Holding it out of the way when reinstalling the pan was a pain. Solved the problem by cutting an inch and a half off it. And before you say it, it does not now hit that flywheel or anything else. Last edited by Mystic ZR-1; 12-01-2014 at 05:27 PM. Reason: ...

12-02-2014	#6
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,175	Re: in car oil pan removal to repair leaks Cool Beans!!!!!!!