Next up: try to figure out where leak/seeping is coming from.
even after changing the oil and filter and wiping the vicinity down thoroughly, I noticed a bit of seepage of oil along the sides of the oil pan and back a bit. After reviewing “how to” videos online, I purchased a Fel-pro oil pan gasket and feel good about replacing it. My one key question after looking is the little brace that attaches across the rear of the K member. It would appear that taking one side bolt out and rotating the brace out of the way will give just enough room to R&R the gasket(which is how I saw it done on a couple videos). I will of course clean the entire bottom end of the engine to spot any remaining leaks (hopefully NONE!), replace the oil to full and check for leaks after first drive, 100 miles later and of course at the next oil change interval (5k). Oh, anyone know the proper torque specs for the oil pan bolts off the top of their head?
wish me luck!
oh, might have found it. Can anyone confirm/deny the following:
110-144 inch lbs, or 1st step: 7-9 ft lbs, 2nd step: 10-13 ft lbs.
even after changing the oil and filter and wiping the vicinity down thoroughly, I noticed a bit of seepage of oil along the sides of the oil pan and back a bit. After reviewing “how to” videos online, I purchased a Fel-pro oil pan gasket and feel good about replacing it. My one key question after looking is the little brace that attaches across the rear of the K member. It would appear that taking one side bolt out and rotating the brace out of the way will give just enough room to R&R the gasket(which is how I saw it done on a couple videos). I will of course clean the entire bottom end of the engine to spot any remaining leaks (hopefully NONE!), replace the oil to full and check for leaks after first drive, 100 miles later and of course at the next oil change interval (5k). Oh, anyone know the proper torque specs for the oil pan bolts off the top of their head?
wish me luck!
oh, might have found it. Can anyone confirm/deny the following:
110-144 inch lbs, or 1st step: 7-9 ft lbs, 2nd step: 10-13 ft lbs.
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