Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Engine oiling system. 6-250 & 292:

Engine oiling system. V8-267, 305, 350 & 400:

Engine oiling system. V8-454:

Engine oiling system. V6-231:

V6-229, 262, V8-267, 305, 350 & 400



1980---84
1. Drain engine oil and remove dipstick and tube.
2. If equipped, remove exhaust crossover pipe.
3. With automatic transmission, remove converter housing under pan.
4. Remove starter brace and inboard bolt and swing starter aside.
5. On K models, remove strut rods, if equipped.
6. On El Camino and Caballero with V6-229, remove upper half of fan shroud. Loosen left engine front mount through bolt and remove right bolt. Raise engine and reinstall bolt. Do not tighten.
7. Remove oil pan and discard gaskets and seals.
8. Reverse procedure to install.