RJC deep sump oil pan install

[NY_GN]

I normally just pull the motor mount bolts and raise the engine to pull/put the stock oil pan in.

Can I do the same with an RJC deep sump pan?

 

[Boost231]

No need to lift the motor. I've pulled my stock pan as well as the RJC pan without lifting the motor. Just drop the pan and if it hangs up rotate engine over by hand and it will clear.

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[NY_GN]

No need to lift the motor. I've pulled my stock pan as well as the RJC pan without lifting the motor. Just drop the pan and if it hangs up rotate engine over by hand and it will clear.

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That's what I was looking for, thanks.

 

[Nick Micale]

To make the oil pan R&R easier, remove the trans mount bolt and jack up the trans an inch or so by the pan, and you should have all the clearance needed.

 

[NY_GN]

To make the oil pan R&R easier, remove the trans mount bolt and jack up the trans an inch or so by the pan, and you should have all the clearance needed.

I did that before too, just kept mucking up the gasket. Probably too impatient.

I also found out the hard way that if your trans mount is old and weak and you just take out engine mount bolts only, the trans mount tears like a piece of paper.

Kinda like Camaro stock torque arms at the track!

 

[Nick Micale]

If you use a TA Performance cork pan gasket, you can install the bolts and gasket on the pan before installing it.

The holes in the gasket are made tight so it will hold the bolts in place when installing the oil pan.

 

[michael evans]

Off topic, but does anyone make a one-piece oil pan gaskets like for the Chebys ?

 

[Nick Micale]

Off topic, but does anyone make a one-piece oil pan gaskets like for the Chebys ?

I have never seen a turbo Buick oil pan gasket that was not one piece?

 

[michael evans]

I have never seen a turbo Buick oil pan gasket that was not one piece?

Thanks

New to the 231 but not buick. I just switched from V8 to V6.