Quick question re I6 pan removal -- Hellllp! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

XXL · 03-14-2005, 01:00 PM

Can the 250 oil pan be removed fairly easily? As in... loosen the motor mounts and jack the engine up a bit, then pull the pan???

I'm trying to get my ripped oil pan R&R'd and the shop just called to tell me they have to pull the tranny to get the oil pan swapped. That makes no sense to me.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-14-2005, 01:15 PM

ive never done the oil pan on an I 6 in a truck but in cars ive undid the motor mounts jacked up the motor and slipped pieces of 4X4 or something to lay on the motor mount tabs and the motor mount to hold the motor higher and then ive been able to drop the pan... in some instances i had to get a pry bar in there too to give it a little persuasion but ive never ever had to pull a transmission to get a oil pan out... if anything unbolt the trans and lift the motor with a hoist

XXL · 03-14-2005, 02:12 PM

Thanks, Bob. They claim they've already jacked up the motor. I'm going to break out of work for a bit and go see what the problem is *grrrrrr*

shifty · 03-14-2005, 02:50 PM

I'm actually curious what you find out.

Dropped a new 6cyl in my truck this weekend and both pans are dented up, I'd like to replace one.

Fortunately, someone went over the new engine and replaced the bolts with stubs. Makes taking the pan on and off a lot easier.

Bryan68custom · 03-14-2005, 02:56 PM

If you have an automatic trans it makes it a lot easier, But if you have a standard trans then it might be that you have too pull the trans. I'm not sure if it will tilt enough with the bell housing mounts. I have never done one with a standard myself this is just what I have heard.

XXL · 03-14-2005, 08:54 PM

It's a TH350... and had to pull it and the flywheel *grrrrr*. I guess these inline 6's are so reliable GM didn't expect we'd ever need to actually pull the pan. If not, bad design

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-15-2005, 08:47 AM

I've pulled the oil pan off an L6 with out disconnecting the sm465 tranny. You do have to let off the motor mounts and maybe tranny mounting bolts too, then jack up the rear with a 2x4 to keep the sheetmetal nice. It 's not easy but I've done it on my own, on my back with a hard dirt driveway. Disconnecting the tranny seems like too much.

64fleetside · 03-15-2005, 10:22 AM

I'd pull the engine before I pulled the trans. Then the pan is easy to get to. I can pull a six in about 20 minutes. Brian

**passthebuck** · 03-15-2005, 12:00 PM

i pulled the pan on my 250 when i changed the clutch this past summer. it has the 3-on-the-tree & it was easy. unbolt front motor mounts, put some 2x4 scraps in between & pull the pan. i didnt need to undo the rear bellhousing mounts bacause it wasnt needed. you need to undo the front to get the pan around the oil pump (its at the front under the distributor) & out.

03-14-2005, 01:00 PM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Quick question re I6 pan removal -- Hellllp! Can the 250 oil pan be removed fairly easily? As in... loosen the motor mounts and jack the engine up a bit, then pull the pan??? I'm trying to get my ripped oil pan R&R'd and the shop just called to tell me they have to pull the tranny to get the oil pan swapped. That makes no sense to me. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-14-2005, 01:15 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	ive never done the oil pan on an I 6 in a truck but in cars ive undid the motor mounts jacked up the motor and slipped pieces of 4X4 or something to lay on the motor mount tabs and the motor mount to hold the motor higher and then ive been able to drop the pan... in some instances i had to get a pry bar in there too to give it a little persuasion but ive never ever had to pull a transmission to get a oil pan out... if anything unbolt the trans and lift the motor with a hoist __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-14-2005, 02:12 PM	#3
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Thanks, Bob. They claim they've already jacked up the motor. I'm going to break out of work for a bit and go see what the problem is grrrrrr __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-14-2005, 02:50 PM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	I'm actually curious what you find out. Dropped a new 6cyl in my truck this weekend and both pans are dented up, I'd like to replace one. Fortunately, someone went over the new engine and replaced the bolts with stubs. Makes taking the pan on and off a lot easier. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-14-2005, 02:56 PM	#5
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	If you have an automatic trans it makes it a lot easier, But if you have a standard trans then it might be that you have too pull the trans. I'm not sure if it will tilt enough with the bell housing mounts. I have never done one with a standard myself this is just what I have heard. __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

03-14-2005, 08:54 PM	#6
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	It's a TH350... and had to pull it and the flywheel grrrrr. I guess these inline 6's are so reliable GM didn't expect we'd ever need to actually pull the pan. If not, bad design __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-15-2005, 08:47 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,622	I've pulled the oil pan off an L6 with out disconnecting the sm465 tranny. You do have to let off the motor mounts and maybe tranny mounting bolts too, then jack up the rear with a 2x4 to keep the sheetmetal nice. It 's not easy but I've done it on my own, on my back with a hard dirt driveway. Disconnecting the tranny seems like too much. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-15-2005, 10:22 AM	#8
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	I'd pull the engine before I pulled the trans. Then the pan is easy to get to. I can pull a six in about 20 minutes. Brian

03-15-2005, 12:00 PM	#9
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	i pulled the pan on my 250 when i changed the clutch this past summer. it has the 3-on-the-tree & it was easy. unbolt front motor mounts, put some 2x4 scraps in between & pull the pan. i didnt need to undo the rear bellhousing mounts bacause it wasnt needed. you need to undo the front to get the pan around the oil pump (its at the front under the distributor) & out. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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