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Brian22 · 01-14-2017, 05:57 PM

In the process of my cam on an l99 camaro. Got all the oil pan bolts but one. It's hard to get to because of a metal brace in the way. Should I pull the motor instead? Any ideas?

christianchevell · 01-15-2017, 08:50 AM

you use adjustable head tools to get in the tight spots, and improvise other than that pulling the engine is a whole can of worms you think one bolt is hard.... You got a lift to drop the cradle.....with engine and trans as one.... because out the hood is old school bush league for a Camaro and tight so not a good old v-8 way with all the problems.....you could loosen up the engine a little and get some extra space to drop the pan there have been posts years ago with pics I am sure about the PITA people go through doing a pump swap/timing chain in their Camaro with the engine in place squeezing things in and worrying about the O-ring and pick up tube placement.... I would check the DIY section etc someone knows the name of the exact tool name you need to squeeze in there.. and if your doing it someone has done it before... Good Luck.

hammdo · 01-15-2017, 08:56 AM

Robertway did a diy. Look for that. Not sure if a 2015 is different. I did the ss1 on my l99. My build thread has the details.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=385577&page=5

Don't have to drop the pan to do the cam

Starts on post 68

Olddudesrule · 01-15-2017, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Robertway did a diy. Look for that. Not sure if a 2015 is different. I did the ss1 on my l99. My build thread has the details.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=385577&page=5

Don't have to drop the pan to do the cam

Starts on post 68

Good advice! Robertway's cam install diy is excellent and very comprehensive! He addresses that specific issue in detail.

hammdo · 01-15-2017, 11:37 AM

BTW, the stickys have a list for you, but here is the DIY with videos on dropping the pan and doing the cam install VVT is a bit different and I've covered some of that in mine but Robertways is the best DIY I've seen:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125123

-Don

WHAMMO · 01-16-2017, 11:02 PM

Its shotty and tuff..dont skip the rags in case you drop the bolts (you surely will). Take your time, take pictures, read read read and re read. Watch videos too.

WHAMMO · 01-16-2017, 11:04 PM

I made some comments and advice page after the cam swap. You can look for it in my older post history. Take your time, get the right tool. My flexible wrench was a life saver on this, be sure its a 'thin' wrench too like snap on or other thin model. Worth a buy just for it.

Soybeanrice · 01-17-2017, 12:10 AM

Yup. Don't skip the rags. I have the pickup tube bolt living in my oil pan because I skipped it. I figure I'll just get it out later and got another bolt. I got the cross member modified to be bolt on so I can pull the pan without having to pull out the block now.

01-14-2017, 05:57 PM	#1
Brian22 Drives: 2015 camaro ss Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tx Posts: 57	Oil pan help! In the process of my cam on an l99 camaro. Got all the oil pan bolts but one. It's hard to get to because of a metal brace in the way. Should I pull the motor instead? Any ideas?

01-15-2017, 08:50 AM	#2
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	you use adjustable head tools to get in the tight spots, and improvise other than that pulling the engine is a whole can of worms you think one bolt is hard.... You got a lift to drop the cradle.....with engine and trans as one.... because out the hood is old school bush league for a Camaro and tight so not a good old v-8 way with all the problems.....you could loosen up the engine a little and get some extra space to drop the pan there have been posts years ago with pics I am sure about the PITA people go through doing a pump swap/timing chain in their Camaro with the engine in place squeezing things in and worrying about the O-ring and pick up tube placement.... I would check the DIY section etc someone knows the name of the exact tool name you need to squeeze in there.. and if your doing it someone has done it before... Good Luck. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

01-15-2017, 08:56 AM	#3
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Robertway did a diy. Look for that. Not sure if a 2015 is different. I did the ss1 on my l99. My build thread has the details. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=385577&page=5 Don't have to drop the pan to do the cam Starts on post 68 __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

01-15-2017, 11:37 AM	#5
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	BTW, the stickys have a list for you, but here is the DIY with videos on dropping the pan and doing the cam install VVT is a bit different and I've covered some of that in mine but Robertways is the best DIY I've seen: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125123 -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

01-16-2017, 11:02 PM	#6
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	Its shotty and tuff..dont skip the rags in case you drop the bolts (you surely will). Take your time, take pictures, read read read and re read. Watch videos too. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

01-16-2017, 11:04 PM	#7
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	I made some comments and advice page after the cam swap. You can look for it in my older post history. Take your time, get the right tool. My flexible wrench was a life saver on this, be sure its a 'thin' wrench too like snap on or other thin model. Worth a buy just for it. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

01-17-2017, 12:10 AM	#8
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Yup. Don't skip the rags. I have the pickup tube bolt living in my oil pan because I skipped it. I figure I'll just get it out later and got another bolt. I got the cross member modified to be bolt on so I can pull the pan without having to pull out the block now.