Hey everyone. I have to do my oil pan gasket soon since it has a bad leak on my 2003 Yukon xl 5.3. I have done this before on a Silverado, but the starter side dust cover was missing so I did not have to worry about messing with the starter. Well by the looks of it, it seems like I can just remove the bolt for this dust cover and I should be able to drop the pan out without the cover impeding it. Does anyone have experience with this being true. I just gm don’t want to fight the starter when I do this repair and waste an hour of my time. Thanks for any input.
Oil pan removal without removing the starter.
- Thread starter mdmcinti
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
ivin74
05 NBS Nali
I didn't remove my starter when I replace the gasket. I do remember removing the plastic cover next to the starter
Did you loosen the bolt that attaches the cover to the side of oil pan. I’m sure since that cover has a hole that surrounds the starter you can just let hang loose then reposition when your putting everything back together.
Mechanic421
06 Denali XL
Not hard at all on fwd. I can have the whole front end out in 20 minutes. But you can just drop it down without removing to do the pan.
ivin74
05 NBS Nali
Oh. Ok.
So how does the pan and pump job on a 4x4 compare to my recent gearbox/pitman/Idler/tie rods job?
I don't have buddies waiting to help me.
Mechanic421
06 Denali XL
To be honest (sight on seem) usually you should do rear engine plate. That is probably what is leaking. If not it will . But you have the pull the transmission to reseal it.
okay perfect. That is what I was hoping would be the case. I just think pulling the starter is just a waste of time and effort since that plate can just hang there while the pan is off.
