95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
07-07-2005, 04:11 PM
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95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
tube hitting rod/engine gear.
I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
tube hitting rod/engine gear.
I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
07-07-2005, 04:40 PM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Put a jack on each side of the body up front, the body will go up and the
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
07-07-2005, 04:40 PM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Put a jack on each side of the body up front, the body will go up and the
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
07-07-2005, 04:40 PM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Put a jack on each side of the body up front, the body will go up and the
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
07-07-2005, 04:40 PM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Put a jack on each side of the body up front, the body will go up and the
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
suspension will stay down giving you the clearance you need.
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<jfrey2a@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Will be lowering my oil pan tonight for the second time in 2 days.
> Just changed the rear main seal, put everything back together only to
> discover a horrible clacking noise on startup. I think it was either
> the bell housing cover contacting bolt heads on flywheel or oil pickup
> tube hitting rod/engine gear.
>
> I have exaust down, starter removed, oil filter removed suspension
> hanging etc. but would still like another 2" of clearance. I don't
> want to fight removing/installing the pan and risk knocking the oil
> pickup tube out of position. This time I want to create space by
> lowering the axle some. So far I supported the axle and dico'd the
> lower shocks and loosend the sway bar link. Should I also disco the
> lower suspension arm? Would lifting engine be better?
>
> Any comments/tips/advice would be appreciated.
>
07-08-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
07-08-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
07-08-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
07-08-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
with it.
07-08-2005, 03:34 PM
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Re: 95 GC V8 Oil Pan Removal Clearance
So had you managed to bent your intake tube?
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"jfrey2a@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
> Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock
> mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
> trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
> service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
> first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
> scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
> have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
> with it.
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"jfrey2a@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
> Thx Coasty. I got it out last night. Disconnecting the lower shock
> mounts and fully loosening the sway bar links on BOTH sides- did the
> trick by a hair. I don't understand why the Haynes or the Factory
> service manuals don't mention that. I did manage to get it out the
> first time w/o doing above but it took 2 hours of twisting, banging,
> scratching and tugging on transmission lines to do so. The jeep does
> have "up country suspension" package- maybe that has something to do
> with it.