2003 Chevy Silverado oil presure light

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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After starting th e truck I drive for about 10 min and the pil presure signal comes on low presure. I think that sluge is in the bottom of the pan and blocking the oil from pumping oil. So im going to replace the oil pump. My QUESTION is how do I get the cross member off I took loose the 4 bolts but that cross member wont budge a 1/4 inch was it pressed on there? Please Help I would of donated but Im flat broke no job money or truck till I fix this thank you for your help ill be able to get back on the road after this.
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 12:12 PM

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Tiny
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Is this what your trying to get off?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_401.jpg


Have you tried a flush? gone up on oil viscosity?
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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Yes that what I was trying to get off. I did the flush and its doing fine now. I see the to bolts in the upright positoin that were not mention in the chilton manual.
Thank you for your help.
David
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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Good to hear let me know how it goes
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 AT 2:37 PM

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