Hey guys,

I searched and did not find anything on how to do it. I got me a brand new oil pan and gasket and wanted to know how easy/hard is the install? Is there any memeber write ups on how to do it?

thanks.

 

oil pan change is not an easy job. ive done it on my z and am thinking its not much different for a 6. ull need to unhook the motor mounts, exhaust and starter and lift the motor. pick up a factory shop/service manual for your yr and model. i think for your yr there in cd form.

 

Yea it's...less than pleasant..

 

From GM Service Manual


# Remove the ignition coils. Refer to SECTION 6D4.
# Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to SECTION 0A.
# Drain the engine oil.
# Remove the automatic transmission converter cover.
# Remove the engine mount through bolts. Remove the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
# Raise the engine.
# Remove the oil level indicator sensor electrical connector.

Notice

Remove the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, before the oil pan is removed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil pan is removed first.
# Remove the oil level indicator sensor.
# Remove the oil pan bolts.
# Remove the oil pan. Lower the rear of the oil pan while rotating it outward.
# Remove the oil pan gasket.
# Clean the oil pan gasket surfaces.
Notice

Install the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, after the oil pan is installed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil level sensor is installed first.


Install the oil pan gasket.
# Install the oil pan.
# Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N·m (125 lb in).
# Install the oil level indicator sensor.
# Install the oil level indicator sensor electrical connector.
# Lower the engine.
# Install the engine mount through bolts. Install the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
# Install the automatic transmission converter cover.
# Install the exhaust catalytic converter pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
# Lower the vehicle.
# Install the ignition coils. Refer to SECTION 6D4.
# Refill the engine oil.

 

Thanks for the info i will let you know how it turns out haha.

 

There is not much room under there to raise the engine. Good luck.

 

Thanks haha.

 

here's another one on how to change your oil pan gasket http://www.ehow.com/how_4693816_chan...an-gasket.html. hope this will also help you. goodluck brad!! =)

 

firestone told me it would be 600 to get the new oil pain and replace the old one.