LS1 Oil Pan Removal

**cailey37** · 09-15-2008, 02:17 PM

Was just wondering if anyone has been able to remove the oil pan without having to jack the motor up??? I have a tubular k-member and thought it may be possible.....anyone tried it??? Figured I'd ask before I go out and start the knuckle banging....

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 09-15-2008, 02:33 PM

I had to drop the k-member and jack up the engine some.

**cailey37** · 09-15-2008, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

I had to drop the k-member and jack up the engine some.

That's what I was afraid of.....was hoping that someone may of figured out a way to do it the easy way...lol....

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 09-15-2008, 02:43 PM

I thought the tubular would make it easier.

**cailey37** · 09-15-2008, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

I thought the tubular would make it easier.

So did I but I guess not.....gotta tap the pan to run a bypass line for my oil going to the turbo....most of the time a restrictor will take care of the problem but NOOOOOOOOOOOOO....not on this one.......it has to be difficult!!! I swear I can build 100 turbo cars and all 100 will have something different!!.....

**bills98ta** · 09-15-2008, 06:24 PM

Once you have the motor suspended, it's only 6 bolts for the K member and 1 for the steering linlage, and let it hang on the shocks. It's really not that bad. I've dropped mine a few times that way. ( in the front yard )

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 09-15-2008, 07:00 PM

It was easier than I thought

**mrr23** · 09-20-2008, 10:59 AM

i did it without lowering the tubular k-member on a friend's car. lifted the motor up to slide the pan out.took a little persuasion but came out and went back in.