I read on gnttype that the trans must be unbolted from the engine in order to do the rear main. However, after reading some threads via the search feature, some people say all that needs to be done is to remove the oil pan and bearing cap. IS this true?? id like to make this as simple as possible. also, where can i get a new oil pickup screen for the oil pump?? Does the oil pump need to be primed after this? or is it just startup afterwards??
Necessary to move trans at all for rear main seal?
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TR Custom Parts
Mark Hueffman - Owner
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- May 25, 2001
When I did mine, I just took off the converter cover. 4 bolts and it is out of your way.
TR Custom Parts
Mark Hueffman - Owner
- Joined
- May 25, 2001
Just remove the oil pan, really no big deal. Hardest thing is getting the old rope seal out. Was lucky on mine, only had about 6000 miles on the car when I did it.
Not normally necessary to replace, but shows to be available at GM Parts Direct
Housing, pickup pipe/screen #25505644
onefastjackass
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I never pulled the crossmember or mount bolts. Just put a little pressure on the trans with a jack all you need is 1/8 to 1/4 inch lift to wiggle the pan out. Kevin
i said crossover as in exhaust crossover, i wasnt planning on moving the crossmember. so im assuming then its ok to just clean the pickup anstead fo replacing it???? also, on the gnttype instructions, it says "REPLACE the gasket that goes between the block and pick up" what gasket would this be???
Nomenclature is: Gasket, o/pump suction side pipe flange.
Group# 1.657 Part# 25518470
You're right, it doesn't show at GM Parts Direct. Shouldn't be hard to find at local GM dealer or parts store...if all else fails, it would be easy to get some gasket material and make your own.
BTW, here's something FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Group# 1.657 Part# 25518470
You're right, it doesn't show at GM Parts Direct. Shouldn't be hard to find at local GM dealer or parts store...if all else fails, it would be easy to get some gasket material and make your own.
BTW, here's something FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Crossover needs to be removed...pan might come off without doing it but much easier with it out of the way...never had to jack engine to get pan off...I always set engine at TDC before removing pan...seems to get the counterweights in the right position for the pan to slide out...normally the pan will hang up on the pickup as you try to remove it...what I do is drop the pan down then reach my hand in there and push down lightly on the baffle to get around the pickup...then slide the pan back and out...the other thing you need to do is put some duct tape on the bottom of the flywheel...several layers...as you slide the pan backwards the pan rail in the back will scrape the teeth on the bottom of the flywheel...the tape keeps it from getting scratched and I wouldn't remove the pickup unless it's really clogged...if you do make sure to use blue locktite on the bolts and torque to spec...pickup gasket is #24501259
