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Vetman · 10-10-2014

I know this has been discussed numerous times in the past. My question is to tighten all the oil pan bolts what has to be removed?

LGAFF · 10-10-2014

You should be able to remove the two beams that attach to the rails and from cross member. The engine and mounts are actually sitting on a thick plate(cradle)....so the beam are not supporting the engine; the plate along with the transmisson beams will support the motor w/o the beams....

Vetman · 10-10-2014

My second question is concerning the two inch diameter oil spot that appears under the front of the engine, passenger side, every time I park the car. Could this oil be from the cooler lines? Car is stock 67,000 mi. Not driven hard.

LGAFF · 10-10-2014

Oil cooler lines or one of the 2 oil pressure sensors......

Vetman · 10-10-2014

Thank you!! You are a wealth of knowledge. I want to get this taken care of before my four day drive to the gathering in May. Can't wait to make the trip!

LGAFF · 10-10-2014

I will post some pics this weekend of the cross members/oil sensors

Vetman · 10-10-2014

Since I have you on line. If the cooler lines are the culprit are they available locally like a dealer? If the oil sensors are bad, where I get them?

Dynomite · 10-10-2014

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Originally Posted by Vetman

My second question is concerning the two inch diameter oil spot that appears under the front of the engine, passenger side, every time I park the car. Could this oil be from the cooler lines? Car is stock 67,000 mi. Not driven hard.

Potential Oil Leaks and the OPRV Cover Plate

Oil Filter Adapter Functions

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Originally Posted by Vetman

If the oil sensors are bad, where I get them?

Jerry's Gaskets has the Sensors and Switches in stock.

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Originally Posted by Vetman

Since I have you on line. If the cooler lines are the culprit are they available locally like a dealer?

Some of us make our own SS with Reusable Fittings Oil Cooler Lines. Those that make their own hoses usually have the original Oil Cooler Hose Assemblies which had shown NO leaks before removal for Resale as you like on Ebay.

Jerry's Gaskets Also has New Oil Cooler Hose Assemblies in SS Braid or Black Braid.

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Vetman · 10-10-2014

Thanks. I will order from jerry! Is this a relatively easy job?

A26B · 10-10-2014

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Originally Posted by Vetman

Thanks. I will order from jerry! Is this a relatively easy job?

To help you find the items Lee defined as possible oil leak source.

You have 2 styles of hoses to choose from, black-braided and SS braided

BLACK
http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=888

Stainless
http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=887

The two oil pressure units (1 is a switch, the other is a sender) Lee referred to

Switch
http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=346

Sender (Big one on top)
http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=106

10-10-2014	#1
Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 404	Oil pan bolts I know this has been discussed numerous times in the past. My question is to tighten all the oil pan bolts what has to be removed? __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

10-10-2014	#2
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Oil pan bolts You should be able to remove the two beams that attach to the rails and from cross member. The engine and mounts are actually sitting on a thick plate(cradle)....so the beam are not supporting the engine; the plate along with the transmisson beams will support the motor w/o the beams.... __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-10-2014	#3
Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 404	Re: Oil pan bolts My second question is concerning the two inch diameter oil spot that appears under the front of the engine, passenger side, every time I park the car. Could this oil be from the cooler lines? Car is stock 67,000 mi. Not driven hard. __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

10-10-2014	#4
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Oil pan bolts Oil cooler lines or one of the 2 oil pressure sensors...... __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-10-2014	#5
Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 404	Re: Oil pan bolts Thank you!! You are a wealth of knowledge. I want to get this taken care of before my four day drive to the gathering in May. Can't wait to make the trip! __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

10-10-2014	#6
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Oil pan bolts I will post some pics this weekend of the cross members/oil sensors __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-10-2014	#7
Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 404	Re: Oil pan bolts Since I have you on line. If the cooler lines are the culprit are they available locally like a dealer? If the oil sensors are bad, where I get them? __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

10-10-2014	#9
Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 404	Re: Oil pan bolts Thanks. I will order from jerry! Is this a relatively easy job? __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD