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Chevrolet Master
2,993 Answers
- Posted on Aug 07, 2010
Re: Trying to remove oil pan from 1989 chevy 1500 350 eng...
2wd Models
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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine oil.
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Remove the oil dipstick.
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If necessary remove the exhaust pipe crossover.
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If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the converter housing pan and the transmission oil cooler line retainer from the bracket.
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On 1996-98 models, remove the oil filter and if equipped, the oil filter adapter.
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If necessary, remove the starter brace and bolt and swing the starter aside.
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Remove the strut rods, if equipped.
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Remove the oil pan and discard the gaskets.
To install:
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Apply a suitable sealant such as GM part number 12346192 or its equivalent to the front cover-to-block joint and to the rear crankshaft seal-to-block joint. Apply the sealant about 1 inch (25mm) in both directions from each of the four corners.
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Clean all gasket surfaces and use new gaskets to assemble.
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Install new gasket and seals.
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Install the oil pan.
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On 1988-95 models, tighten the pan bolts to 100 inch lbs. (11 Nm). Tighten the pan nuts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
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On 1996-98 models, tighten the oil pan nuts and bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
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Install the strut rods, if equipped.
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If removed, install starter, starter brace and bolt.
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If equipped, install the oil filter adapter.
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If removed, install the oil filter.
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If equipped with automatic transmission, install the converter housing pan and the transmission oil cooler line retainer to the bracket.
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Install the exhaust pipe crossover.
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Install the oil dipstick.
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Fill the engine with oil and check for leaks.
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