Oil Pan Gasket Suggestions

[chiefmorton]

I've had a few oil drips since I bought the truck and it's looking like "hopefully" the pan gasket is leaking, anyone prefer a certain kind/brand? I will probably also replace the gasket in the oil filter adapter while I'm at it. The truck's got 188000 well cared for miles on it so I'm hoping it's not the rear main seal.

 

[SAATR]

Felpro OS34500R. One piece molded rubber with steel washers built in to prevent overtorque and pan rail deformation. Have fun!

 

[firefighter_2319]

felpro all the way, like saatr good luck, especially with the timing chain cover and getting the pan to clear the oil pump and the belly of the fame

 

[chiefmorton]

Thanks for the gasket information I'll be glad when this job is done, sounds like a pain in the a$$ getting the pan in and out.

 

[1993GMCSierra]

How hard is pulling the oil pan on a 4WD?

Is jacking up the engine necessary, or can it clear everything without all that trouble?

 

[firefighter_2319]

How hard is pulling the oil pan on a 4WD?

Is jacking up the engine necessary, or can it clear everything without all that trouble?

your gonna have to jack up the engine to clear everything. but watch the clearance between the cab and the dizzy cab