Oil pan removal in truck

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Dec 9, 2005 | 06:16 AM

1Knight

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Oil pan removal in truck

Oil pan is rusted and needs replacement in my 96 4x4 5.8L.
Can it be removed with out lifting the engine?

Dec 9, 2005 | 06:46 AM

holland501

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It will have to be lifted. Then sneak a wrench in there and un-bolt the oil pump and let it drop into the pan. Now it will just make it between the crank and the front cross-member. You may need anothe person to rotate the crank to get past the throws. Good luck.

Dec 9, 2005 | 09:32 AM

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sounds like a pain, but thanks for the help.

Dec 9, 2005 | 09:43 AM

Kemicalburns

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if you remove the upper intake you can get it lifted a bit further. its really not to bad once you get started.

Dec 9, 2005 | 10:29 AM

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Will removing the upper intake allow you to sneak it out without rotating the crank?

Dec 9, 2005 | 12:46 PM

Kemicalburns

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probably. turning the crank is not hard though.

Dec 9, 2005 | 05:50 PM

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you do not have to turn the crank at all to get it out. remove the upper intake and lift the engine as high as it will go, mine used 7 inch blocks. Then you will be able to clear the pan fine even with the gasket on there. but you have to drop the pump and screen first.

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