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SERVED_USMC · 04-04-2014, 07:01 PM

There are 2 on the pan to help keep the gasket in place. Are these necessary and do they need to be re installed once I drill them out throw a new gasket in?

ETA: Also not that I have the motor out of the car and a new shortblock going in so this will all be done on a stand.

trw427ss · 04-04-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SERVED_USMC

There are 2 on the pan to help keep the gasket in place. Are these necessary and do they need to be re installed once I drill them out throw a new gasket in?

No need to reinstall them just put on the new gasket.

trw427ss · 04-04-2014, 07:14 PM

Make sure to square the back of the pan with the back of the block!

lynxone · 04-04-2014, 07:15 PM

I reinstalled them when I replaced my gasket. I really don't know if they are necessary or not but it only takes a few minutes so I figured why not. What method did you use for dropping the pan? Did you pull the motor, remove front cradle, or did you modify the crossbar?

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lynxone · 04-04-2014, 07:16 PM

Eh...never mind, for some reason your entire post didn't display on my iPad

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SERVED_USMC · 04-04-2014, 07:20 PM

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Eh...never mind, for some reason your entire post didn't display on my iPad

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I threw in an edit, so it probably wasnt up yet.

I broke a lifter so the motor had to come out. Pulled off everything from the heads up and pulled it out of the top.

lynxone · 04-04-2014, 07:24 PM

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I threw in an edit, so it probably wasnt up yet.

I broke a lifter so the motor had to come out. Pulled off everything from the heads up and pulled it out of the top.

That sucks about the lifter. I re-engineered the cross brace to be removable to drop mine. I had to replace the pick up tube. Still have to lift the motor a bit (inch or two) but much easier for next time it needs a new gasket. It's pretty stupid they designed it like that.

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trw427ss · 04-04-2014, 07:38 PM

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I threw in an edit, so it probably wasnt up yet.

I broke a lifter so the motor had to come out. Pulled off everything from the heads up and pulled it out of the top.

On a 5th gen camaro we pull the intake, water pump and accessories off and pull the engine out and put it back in the same way.

SERVED_USMC · 04-05-2014, 05:42 PM

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On a 5th gen camaro we pull the intake, water pump and accessories off and pull the engine out and put it back in the same way.

Thats how I plan on putting it back in. It only took a little extra time to pull off the heads. Didnt know how tight it would be with them on.

trw427ss · 04-06-2014, 02:02 AM

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Thats how I plan on putting it back in. It only took a little extra time to pull off the heads. Didnt know how tight it would be with them on.

Its no problem at all with the heads on!

BLACK10 · 04-06-2014, 05:03 PM

We always re install the rivets back onto the oil pan just as it comes from the factory. It assures the pan gasket stays in proper alignment.

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lynxone Drives: 2012 2ss 45th anniversary edition Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 212 View My Garage	I reinstalled them when I replaced my gasket. I really don't know if they are necessary or not but it only takes a few minutes so I figured why not. What method did you use for dropping the pan? Did you pull the motor, remove front cradle, or did you modify the crossbar? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 2SS 45th with a few tasteful mods

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BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	We always re install the rivets back onto the oil pan just as it comes from the factory. It assures the pan gasket stays in proper alignment.