Odd question I know. My oil level is full on the dipstick, it's at the top of the thatch markings.

I made a mistake installing my new oil pan and 1 piece GM gasket. I did not seat the rear of the gasket correctly and it's dripping a tiny bit.

I need to be able to loosen all of the oil pan bolts progressively out farther towards the rear of the oil pan so I can hook onto the gasket and pull it out to it's correct spot. It's going to be though with the flex plate right there.

Anyway, I am wondering if I am going to have to drain any oil out of the pan first? When the oil level is full, does it go up past the oil pan gasket?

Thanks! Alex

 

Hello 92GTA!!

Drain the oil, if it's relatively new oil, drain it into a clean container, and reuse it, pour it back into the engine through a paint filter after the job is done!!

The job will be easier, and cleaner with the oil pan empty!!