AZ_Overdrive
1/2 ton status
Did some searching here and answered some of my basic questions but I have a couple more.
Vehicle: 89 Burb, 350, 700, 241.
I recently had my 700 and 241 rebuilt (blown pump and stretched chain) with HD parts. While they were in there I asked them to replace my rear main seal. Seemed like the best time to do it. They didn't even charge me labor since the trainy was already out! (dealer wanted $600 to replace)
Well, after that, the oil pan gasket is also leaking badly (was leaking before rear main replacement). So... My question is, can I replace the pan gasket without disturbing the rear main seal? I replaced the oil pan gasket on a previous 77 K5 of mine with the 2 piece rear main seal (that was a pain!) so I know what is involved. But I am wondering what the differences are in the newer 350's.
I called the dealer yesterday and they quoted me $300 to replace the gasket! That's not going to happen!
Also, I have a 2" lift on the Burb and was hoping I could clear the pan without having to lift the motor. On my 77 K5, it had a 4" lift and the pan cleared with no problems.
And last but not least, I did find in a search that everyone seems to like the Fel-Pro 1 piece rubber gasket FEL-OS34500R so I will use that one.
Sorry for the long post but wanted to get some info on the 1 piece rear main motor before attempting the job.
Thanks for any assistance.
BTW: Finally finished the CUCV (Blazer) rear bumper install on my Burb. It is NOT a "bolt-on" operation. The Burb rear frame is different that a K5. Had to drill a total of 12 holes into the frame and brackets in order to get the tow pins to work. However, the front bumper bolted right up. I can post pics if anyone is interested...
Vehicle: 89 Burb, 350, 700, 241.
I recently had my 700 and 241 rebuilt (blown pump and stretched chain) with HD parts. While they were in there I asked them to replace my rear main seal. Seemed like the best time to do it. They didn't even charge me labor since the trainy was already out! (dealer wanted $600 to replace)
Well, after that, the oil pan gasket is also leaking badly (was leaking before rear main replacement). So... My question is, can I replace the pan gasket without disturbing the rear main seal? I replaced the oil pan gasket on a previous 77 K5 of mine with the 2 piece rear main seal (that was a pain!) so I know what is involved. But I am wondering what the differences are in the newer 350's.
I called the dealer yesterday and they quoted me $300 to replace the gasket! That's not going to happen!
Also, I have a 2" lift on the Burb and was hoping I could clear the pan without having to lift the motor. On my 77 K5, it had a 4" lift and the pan cleared with no problems.
And last but not least, I did find in a search that everyone seems to like the Fel-Pro 1 piece rubber gasket FEL-OS34500R so I will use that one.
Sorry for the long post but wanted to get some info on the 1 piece rear main motor before attempting the job.
Thanks for any assistance.
BTW: Finally finished the CUCV (Blazer) rear bumper install on my Burb. It is NOT a "bolt-on" operation. The Burb rear frame is different that a K5. Had to drill a total of 12 holes into the frame and brackets in order to get the tow pins to work. However, the front bumper bolted right up. I can post pics if anyone is interested...
