2000 GMC Sonoma REMOVE OIL PAN

Tiny
CFREESE1977
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  • 2000 GMC SONOMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
I have my truck in the shop. Mechanic was going to check oil screen and oil pump stick to see if they were clogged. He called and said he couldn't remove oil pan without removing engine. Is this true? He already replace main oil seals. Evidently, he didnot check bearings before replacing seals.
Monday, October 12th, 2009 AT 12:12 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Yes the engine needs lifted to remove the oil pan.
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 6:12 PM
Tiny
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Not only just lifted in these trucks but pretty much out. There isn't enough room to lift them becasue of the firwall and trans tunnel.
I tried it already. It was just not enough room to lift it while in the truck to get the pan all the way off.
It's a major repair.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009 AT 7:00 PM

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