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On L31 (and other motors w/ 1 piece rms) if you suspect rear main seal is bad, you may be right BUT the crank itself may Also have a...
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That’s a good reference idea for a starting point..
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Any particular components or anything up top in the bay wiring / hard lines / ac stuff / anything needing removed or loosened prior to...
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So there is a write up on knowing what the position the crank should be in without visually seeing it ? It looks like the crank...
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Would make sense to change the oil pump and pickup at the time The pans out of the way would you agree? , considering even if one had...
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Im not to keen on seals and other particulars but These have a one piece rear main seal on the L31 design right ? that’s easily changed...
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Maybe Get it on a hoist and clean it up ! Ease of access Mines isn’t to bad it’s a Cali Truck, I have had to do everything on my back...
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Currently watching 99” Obs c1500 suburban they did lift the motor .. also learned you must fit the gasket to the block first not the...
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This is Just a random extra thought ! Should the pan be replaced in any event just for ease of maybe uneven surface or reusing a 25-30...
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So the pan on a C series 1500 can be pulled out without lifting it just to clarify? But the crank still needs to be on a certain...
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Following. I need to do this too.
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Did or does the trans being attached to the motor cause any aggravation in the angle or process of the lift or hassles with the trans...
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'Tis true, I did exactly that and without disturbing the oil pump/filter assembly - though I probably would if doing it again. I did...
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Never done this job or task before but a friend who happened to have a new extra gasket before he sold his truck .. I have a dreaded...
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Spacers to factory hub at factory rating (140ftlb) and wheels to spacers at manufacturer ftlb yes. If they aren’t using bolts capable of...
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