1990 tpi oil pan gasket help

Tiny
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Hi I own a 1981 chevy el camino. This past winter I put a 1990 pontiac firebird tpi (5.7) into it. Now its the summer and after driving it the oil pan gasket started leaking. I figured it would be easy so I bought a new pan and gasket. After undoing the oil pan bolts I relized that the pan would not come out. I was wondering if I need to pull the engine or lift it up enough to slide the pan out. Also the gasket for that year is one piece. Does anyone know of an easier way to do this or should I try a 4 piece cork gasket?
Thursday, July 13th, 2006 AT 1:11 PM

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Tiny
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I'm guessing that the pan is very tight on this eh?

The 4 piece one. You could make it work if you get a good one. Well, maybe.
It could be very tricky and would require patience, you may wish that you just pulled it out before you're done. :Shock:
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Saturday, July 15th, 2006 AT 11:55 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply. I was told the same thing basicly from someone else. I might as well just pull the engine and do it right. Thanks again.
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Tuesday, July 18th, 2006 AT 12:43 PM

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