How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Chevy Camaro

If your Chevy Camaro is leaving a trail of oil behind, it may be time to replace a worn oil pan gasket. Although replacing the gasket in a Camaro is easy, getting to the oil pan is a challenge. Here's how to change the oil pan gasket in the 1993 to 2002 model Chevy Camaro.

Instructions

1

Lift the front end of the Camaro with a jack and support it securely on a jack stand. Block the rear wheels to keep them from rolling. Disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding.

2

Crawl under the vehicle and locate the drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan. Put a bucket under the drain plug, and remove the plug with a socket wrench. Let the oil drain into the bucket, and then replace the drain plug.

3

Drain the Camaro's cooling system and remove the wiring harness clips from the oil pan. Disconnect the oil level sensor connector, then remove the sensor. Disconnect the crossover pipes on the exhaust manifold and take off the bolts or screws holding the exhaust pipe hanger.

4

Remove the starter motor. If your Camaro has an automatic transmission, remove the bolts or screws holding the converter cover, and then remove the cover. Remove the bolts or screws holding the engine mount-through.

5

Raise the engine with an engine jack. The engine must be high enough to remove the oil pan. Remove the bolts or screws holding the oil pan. You may need to rotate the crankshaft.

6

Scrape off the old gasket, and wipe the surface well with solvent. Wipe out the inside of the oil pan. Apply a small amount of sealer to the engine block junction, front cover and oil seal housing, and spread it an inch in each direction from each spot.

7

Replace the oil pan gasket and tighten the bolts according to specifications. Lower the engine carefully, and reattach the engine components in the reverse order that they were removed. Remove the car from the jack stand , fill the crankcase with approximately 4 quarts of oil, and check the level with a dipstick.