oil leak, easy fix or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BUXMAN66 · 05-04-2002, 12:30 AM

i've pretty much isolated the source of my earl leak to the frt. and rear seal when i did my cam change last winter.now,my question is this,is there ANY way possible to do this w/out un-bolting the motor mounts and tranny mount and lifting up the motor to access the pan from over the frt. cross member? i know the tranny and the inspection cover are right there in the way to keep you from pulling the oil pan straight back to access,but is there any tricks from any 'o you mechanics?suppose i'm gonna have to take it to a shop to put up on a lift and do it the logical way,but i'm such a cheap bastard and i'd rather do it myself if poss.!thanks.

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'68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.restored guage dash,interior,pioneer shaft-style stereo w/advent 300w 3way 6x9's,lift-up shock mount tonneau cover.drums w/6 lug alum. wheels w/knock-off's.

O'l Buck · 05-04-2002, 12:55 AM

the only way i've ever had any luck is to take the motor mount bolts out and jack up the engine to get the pan off while in the truck

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Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction

BUXMAN66 · 05-04-2002, 01:08 AM

thats kinda what i thought. thanks for the input! some things are easier to get fixed the proper way instead of botchin' it by tryin' to save money.if you got the facilities it makes it SO much easier!

BUXMAN66 · 05-04-2002, 01:04 PM

ttt

**Desert Rat** · 05-04-2002, 01:32 PM

You want to know what i did?Well anyways.i pulled the motor,put on a stand and replaced all the seals and gaskets,and made her pretty too!!!Id rather pull a motor than unbolt it,jack it up work on it hasseling with it on my back.but thats just me.or just let it leak,keep adding oil,then youll never have to change it

devinfife · 05-04-2002, 06:53 PM

my engine leaked oil like nuts before i made an attempt to slow it down. the engine my truck came with had the old style canister oil filter and i switched to spin on. all that it took was a spin on adapter. that really stopped the leak. before it was about a quart a week now its about every month.

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69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner.

BUXMAN66 · 05-04-2002, 10:02 PM

huh!

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'68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.restored guage dash,interior,pioneer shaft-style stereo w/advent 300w 3way 6x9's,lift-up shock mount tonneau cover.drums w/6 lug alum. wheels w/knock-off's.

05-04-2002, 12:30 AM	#1
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	oil leak, easy fix or not? i've pretty much isolated the source of my earl leak to the frt. and rear seal when i did my cam change last winter.now,my question is this,is there ANY way possible to do this w/out un-bolting the motor mounts and tranny mount and lifting up the motor to access the pan from over the frt. cross member? i know the tranny and the inspection cover are right there in the way to keep you from pulling the oil pan straight back to access,but is there any tricks from any 'o you mechanics?suppose i'm gonna have to take it to a shop to put up on a lift and do it the logical way,but i'm such a cheap bastard and i'd rather do it myself if poss.!thanks. ------------------ '68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.restored guage dash,interior,pioneer shaft-style stereo w/advent 300w 3way 6x9's,lift-up shock mount tonneau cover.drums w/6 lug alum. wheels w/knock-off's. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

05-04-2002, 12:55 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	the only way i've ever had any luck is to take the motor mount bolts out and jack up the engine to get the pan off while in the truck ------------------ Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-04-2002, 01:08 AM	#3
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	thats kinda what i thought. thanks for the input! some things are easier to get fixed the proper way instead of botchin' it by tryin' to save money.if you got the facilities it makes it SO much easier! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

05-04-2002, 01:04 PM	#4
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	ttt __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

05-04-2002, 06:53 PM	#6
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	my engine leaked oil like nuts before i made an attempt to slow it down. the engine my truck came with had the old style canister oil filter and i switched to spin on. all that it took was a spin on adapter. that really stopped the leak. before it was about a quart a week now its about every month. ------------------ 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

05-04-2002, 01:32 PM	#5
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	You want to know what i did?Well anyways.i pulled the motor,put on a stand and replaced all the seals and gaskets,and made her pretty too!!!Id rather pull a motor than unbolt it,jack it up work on it hasseling with it on my back.but thats just me.or just let it leak,keep adding oil,then youll never have to change it

05-04-2002, 10:02 PM	#7
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	huh! ------------------ '68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.restored guage dash,interior,pioneer shaft-style stereo w/advent 300w 3way 6x9's,lift-up shock mount tonneau cover.drums w/6 lug alum. wheels w/knock-off's. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?



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