[Fitch]

I spent yesterday replacing the original oil pan gasket in my '99 and found it to be a pretty straight forward job. Not as bad as I thought it would be. It did take me 6 hours in my garage. A lift would have made it much easier. So, I found this universal engine support at Harbor Freight and after using a 20% off coupon, it cost me under $60.00 and worked like a champ. After supporting the engine from above, I removed the exhaust Y-pipe, loosened the AC compressor, and removed both engine mount long bolts. I disconnected the steering joints from the rack and pinion, removed the lower stock mount bolts, placed a jack under the sub frame and removed the 6 retaining bolts. I lowered the subframe about 4 inches and raise the engine about 1" using the engine support fixture. The oil pan was easily removed at that point. I used a Felpro gasket which advised against using RTV except at the joints where the front cover and rear bearing cover meet the block. I used a small dab in those areas. Overall, not a bad job and certainly worth trying in order to save the $600.00 I was quoted by a local independent shop.

 

[sea dog]

Job well done. We here at the firebird nation encourage members to do their own work to save $$$. For future jobs, download the 99 service manual at the following link. It has pretty much everything about your bird in it.http://www.mediafire.com/?40mfgeoe4ctti

 

[ZumpTA]

I agree with SeaDog, well done. Another solution might have been cribbing the tires.

 

[sea dog]

Those are the same type car stands that were used in "how to remove LT1 engine from bottom" article that I found on web.

 

[Fitch]

I forgot to mention that I had to remove the 2 bolts holding the starter on and move it out of the way as well as the flywheel shield.

 

[munozant1990]

I spent yesterday replacing the original oil pan gasket in my '99 and found it to be a pretty straight forward job. Not as bad as I thought it would be. It did take me 6 hours in my garage. A lift would have made it much easier. So, I found this universal engine support at Harbor Freight and after using a 20% off coupon, it cost me under $60.00 and worked like a champ. After supporting the engine from above, I removed the exhaust Y-pipe, loosened the AC compressor, and removed both engine mount long bolts. I disconnected the steering joints from the rack and pinion, removed the lower stock mount bolts, placed a jack under the sub frame and removed the 6 retaining bolts. I lowered the subframe about 4 inches and raise the engine about 1" using the engine support fixture. The oil pan was easily removed at that point. I used a Felpro gasket which advised against using RTV except at the joints where the front cover and rear bearing cover meet the block. I used a small dab in those areas. Overall, not a bad job and certainly worth trying in order to save the $600.00 I was quoted by a local independent shop.

Where did you attach the chains to support the engine?

 

[Injuneer]

Unfortunately "Fitch" has not signed into this site since March 2021.