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jlaird · 04-05-2005, 11:18 PM

I need to change the oil pan on my 69 c10. It's got a small hole in it. Any tips/tricks or is this a straight forward procedure? Anything else I should check/replace while this is off, like the pump?

Cethern · 04-05-2005, 11:20 PM

If I was gong to take off the pan I would change the rear main seal, Maybe the pump and look at the bearings.

jtminton · 04-06-2005, 09:34 AM

Get the one piece gasket when you put it back on.

CHEVIBUBBA · 04-06-2005, 05:03 PM

definately get the one piece gasket. felpro # 34510 for thick up front. #34509 for thin up front.iirc.
be sure & check the gasket/p.n before you leave/pay.
the 34500 is for the lt-1 & won't fit.
these gaskets come with plastic instal studs that are great!
if you have some disposeable income might i suggest the stefs aluminum pan & pump kit from jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...11&prmenbr=361
if you are short on cashola maybe get it welded up?
either way, if more than 25k on the clock go ahead & do the rear main & pump.
hope this helps

case_bt · 04-06-2005, 06:44 PM

autozone carries the one piece gasket like 25 bucks its the only way to go comes with clips to hold the oilpan and gasket up. Just tell them to look up the part # above and they will get it the local one hear had it the guy behind the counter was amazed at the quality.

jlaird · 04-07-2005, 09:56 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Does the engine need to be raised to get the pan off?

And pardon my ignorance, but i'm a little confused on the following:

"felpro # 34510 for thick up front. #34509 for thin up front"

Are these two different options or two pieces I need? How do I know which to get?

CHEVIBUBBA · 04-07-2005, 07:59 PM

s.b. chevies have two different front pan seals.one is thicker than the other.
the factory pan gasket is four pieces;two rail pieces, a front piece & a rear piece.
the one piece fel-pro gaskets are just that; one piece.
when you get your old front pan seal off take it with you to get the new gasket.
or you can buy both listed above & just return the one you don't use.
just match the old front pan seal thickness to the new gasket.

04-05-2005, 11:18 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	oil pan I need to change the oil pan on my 69 c10. It's got a small hole in it. Any tips/tricks or is this a straight forward procedure? Anything else I should check/replace while this is off, like the pump?

04-05-2005, 11:20 PM	#2
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	If I was gong to take off the pan I would change the rear main seal, Maybe the pump and look at the bearings. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

04-06-2005, 05:03 PM	#4
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	definately get the one piece gasket. felpro # 34510 for thick up front. #34509 for thin up front.iirc. be sure & check the gasket/p.n before you leave/pay. the 34500 is for the lt-1 & won't fit. these gaskets come with plastic instal studs that are great! if you have some disposeable income might i suggest the stefs aluminum pan & pump kit from jegs: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...11&prmenbr=361 if you are short on cashola maybe get it welded up? either way, if more than 25k on the clock go ahead & do the rear main & pump. hope this helps __________________ '70 chevy lwb w/'67 hood. 357 s.b.c. built, 4l60 w/vigilante lockup high stall converter, edelbrock pro-flo,brodix heads,comp cams rollerized w/ belt drive, one piece d-shaft, yada, yada, yada..... '82 honda v45 sabre"the black"

04-07-2005, 07:59 PM	#7
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	s.b. chevies have two different front pan seals.one is thicker than the other. the factory pan gasket is four pieces;two rail pieces, a front piece & a rear piece. the one piece fel-pro gaskets are just that; one piece. when you get your old front pan seal off take it with you to get the new gasket. or you can buy both listed above & just return the one you don't use. just match the old front pan seal thickness to the new gasket. __________________ '70 chevy lwb w/'67 hood. 357 s.b.c. built, 4l60 w/vigilante lockup high stall converter, edelbrock pro-flo,brodix heads,comp cams rollerized w/ belt drive, one piece d-shaft, yada, yada, yada..... '82 honda v45 sabre"the black"

04-06-2005, 09:34 AM	#3
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	Get the one piece gasket when you put it back on. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

04-06-2005, 06:44 PM	#5
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	autozone carries the one piece gasket like 25 bucks its the only way to go comes with clips to hold the oilpan and gasket up. Just tell them to look up the part # above and they will get it the local one hear had it the guy behind the counter was amazed at the quality.

04-07-2005, 09:56 AM	#6
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Thanks for all the replies. Does the engine need to be raised to get the pan off? And pardon my ignorance, but i'm a little confused on the following: "felpro # 34510 for thick up front. #34509 for thin up front" Are these two different options or two pieces I need? How do I know which to get?



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