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Old 10-23-2023, 07:36 AM
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Old 10-25-2023, 06:58 PM
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Okay, went through and re-torqued everything and found nothing out of spec. One question, checked the motor mount bolt visible through the right side wheel well and it’s not centered but still plainly visible. Also put a jack under the pan and was able to raise the engine 1/2-3/4 inch before meeting any resistance, is that acceptable or too much movement? I may replace it on principle, who has good ones that will ship, I’m no where near a parts supplier.
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Old 10-26-2023, 06:33 AM
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Too much movement, replace the mount.
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I have an Anchor 3109 the one for automatic transmission. it works

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Don't put a jack on the oil pan, unless you put a piece of wood between!. Too many holes.
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Old 10-26-2023, 09:37 AM
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X2 what Don said.
The EcoTech oil pan is made of cast aluminum. It will crack. It won’t bend like the sheet metal pans from old days.
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Don't put a jack on the oil pan, unless you put a piece of wood between!. Too many holes.
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X2 what Don said.
The EcoTech oil pan is made of cast aluminum. It will crack. It won’t bend like the sheet metal pans from old days.
X3.

No less than a 2x4, bridging 2 edges. Just little padding won't do.
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I was sure to use a block that spanned the pan edge to edge, but never hurts to be reminded, thanks. Ordering new front mount today.
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The three bolts are 15mm the two nuts are 18mm
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Old 10-26-2023, 06:22 PM
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Old Blue, thank you. Would you happen to know the torque specs for those fasteners?
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From our how-to tutorial forum, it's a sticky

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...e-items-54648/
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