Oil Pan Gasket 1996 GMC SIERRA AND SIMILAR VEHICLES

In this video I replace the oil pan gasket on a 1996 gmc Sierra 1500 5.0. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions let me know.

[@therealjpoe23]

Lucky you. Late 97 & 98 and up has the full bellhousing covering the Torque Converter. You had just enough room to get the pan clear. 🎯🏆

[@chousubow]

Great video, I also need to change out the oil pan gasket on my 92 c1500 2wd Silverado, as it's leaking from the rear corner at the oil pan rubber seal. I was happy to see that I won't have to lift the engine up to remove the pan, I'm encouraged to get it done now. Thanks for making the video!

[@nathanbishop1999]

It’s a job but it can be done in a day. If you get stuck feel free to ask me any questions. Glad you liked the video!

[@chousubow]

Thank You!

[@keithwatson8228]

I just did mine. I was able to take only the passenger side of the exhaust apart since I recently changed to gasket on that side. I just moved the flywheel cover over enough to get to the nuts, and maneuver it to free the pan. I did the reverse to get it all back on. The worst part of the whole job was lining up the holes with the brackets on the outside of the pan, the pan itself, the gasket, and the block to get the bolts started. I figured the brackets are probably there to give an even pressure across the entire pan. So I couldn't discard it. Once I got that in, the rest was actually quite simple. Chevy's are awesome.

[@djmidnight7366]

Hey nice video you got straight to the point Good judgment

[@nathanbishop1999]

Thank you! I will be doing more work on the truck. I work 70 hours a week so I squeeze KZbin in when I can lol. Everything in life is pretty simple to work on you just have to take it step by step. I just take things apart and figure out how to put them back together

[@ricardojohnsonthon7547]

I like your closing comments.

[@nathanbishop1999]

Thanks! I’m slowly getting better at making videos. I like to be honest, I’m mechanically inclined but this project defiantly took a long time and required a lot of patience. I didn’t have any information on how to do it I just went under there and started taking stuff apart

[@creativeminds9973]

Is there any more bolts that have to come off the pan where that cross member is blocking?

[@drummmmerfish]

at 5:30 to pull the pan out freely you need to pull out the wiring harness directly under the pan to make it easier. then put it back when you reassemble. also, when taking out the pan bolts, put a rag over the cross member. this is because there's a hole there and if you drop a bolt (like i did) you will have to fish it out.

[@ivanrodriguez9270]

Oh boy! So I have to replace the oil pump on mine but I have a 4x4 and the differential is on the way 😓 went to a shop and got a $400 quote to change my oil pump and put new gaskets! It looks like im gonna have a busy weekend!

[@nathanbishop1999]

You’ll get it done, it’s definitely easier with a 2wd truck. Good luck!

[@javiersolis1456]

Wow that cheap ..

[@cj8172]

Love the vids on the truck. Two questions, is it totally leak-free after doing it? And will you be dropping the trans pan and changing the filter sometime soon? If you do please video it. Main reason I'm mentioning the trans pan and filter is because the trans crossmember is in the way of the rear pan bolts.

[@nathanbishop1999]

No leaks at all afterwards, I took the time to clean the metal surfaces where the gasket is placed. I actually just had the transmission rebuilt soon after this video was made so I will not be doing the transmission anytime soon, unless I buy another truck similar.

[@ralphmitchell3435]

On my 98 even with the crossmember you can still get to the rear trans pan bolts wit a socket extension.

[@cristhegearmonkey]

I got a 95 c1500 pickup. I'm pretty sure I have just enough clearance as well does the gasket seat properly any leaks? Seems like it'd be difficult tryna cram the oil pan back in and not move the gasket around? Get back to me imma go ahead and order the gasket

[@murb2586]

i have to change both transmission and oil pan gaskets, if i took off the transmission pan, would the torque convertor cover come out without detaching the exhaust, as well is merely retightening the exhaust flange enough to reseal, is there any prep. thanks for the video and effort, grreatly appreciated

[@DECIFERTHIS09]

How do you get oil filter housing to line back up

[@Junior-Sports]

Hello, recently had a small tiny Oil Leak on my 96 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. And got the part to do this exact thing, I have some questions that I would like to ask. I’m a particularly young fellow not familiar with the in and out of mechanics, will this be a hard or difficult job to do? When I ordered the replacement pan set, it came with 4 small other pieces, where do these go? If you’re able to explain that.

[@DavidinTexas]

Thanks for this, i have the same (94) Truck, Its ~ hard to find vids for Trucks this old & simple. That partial bell housing cover didnt come with my truck, so it should be easier to replace the leaking gasket ... The previous owner says he found it, at least i now know, why it wasnt reinstalled ..lol

[@nathanbishop1999]

Glad you liked it! I don’t blame the previous owner for not re installing it. I was almost at that point after it took me all day to install the stupid gasket lol.

[@dennisdain987]

Great video. Reading through the comments helped as much as the video. My 96 leaks (badly like you said yours did) at the front where it meets the timing cover. I haven't talked myself into the project yet. I know how messy it will be. (I'm in SoCal, you want to do mine?)

[@nathanbishop1999]

If I was closer I’d come do it! It took me a full day because I didn’t know what I was doing at first but it’s pretty simple if you take your time

[@kiraholtzer5176]

Go Bishop go!

[@hiladiorivera475]

Does it show u how to put filter gasket back on

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

Lucky you I had to pull the whole motor out of my S-10 with an l31 vortec. I replaced the front seal too with a plastic cover, instructions sez to put silicone under the plastic cover to the front seal or it will leak. Came to see if someone did it on KZbin.

[@lovellbinns86]

I saw a video where if you turn the crankshaft tdc it will pop the oil pan off (still have to take the torque converter cover off tho) it made life easier for me I didn't want to take the exhaust off but good work, I have to do mine over as im still seeing oil leak from the pan, must didn't put the gasket on good enough

[@Dagrizzb]

There are two size oil pan gaskets for the 350. The "thin" one and "thick" one. Depending on the year, the "thick" one will prevent oil leaks from the very bottom of the timing cover that meets the pan. Oreilly and Autozone do not carry them on hand, they must be ordered at the desk.

[@lovellbinns86]

@@Dagrizzb I have the same gasket he has in this video.

[@Dagrizzb]

@@lovellbinns86 same as in color?

[@Dagrizzb]

@@lovellbinns86 there are two different thicknesses of gaskets. According to summit racing: The OEM oil pans made between 1955 and 1974 used the "thin seal." The OEM oil pans made in 1975 and later used the "thick seal." Most aftermarket oil pans use the "thick seal." I have replaced my gasket 3 times now. First when I got a crate engine. Second when it leaked. Third when the replacement leaked. Now, for the third instance I had purchased a felpro gasket from Oreillys auto part number 0S34500R. The same blue one as in the video. This gasket is what is commonly stocked at many auto part stores. The other size of gasket I came to find was felpro, part 1886 also available at Oreillys. However, many stores can only order this part by request. The way to tell what gasket you will need is to measure the height of the portion where the timing cover sits at the front of the oil pan. Place a ruler across the top of the front end of the oil pan, measure the height from the bottom of the timing cover area (the curve) to the ruler sitting across the pan. 2 1/4 is the old "thin" gasket OS34500R 2 3/8 is the new "thick" gasket 1886.

[@lovellbinns86]

@@Dagrizzb color and gasket, I got my gasket from auto zone which is more than likely the one u got from O'Reilly. Im about to take this pan off for the 5th time. Im not sure what im doing wrong but I've never had a hard time replacing a gasket like I do for my obs.

[@bobburnett5973]

Hey bro. Could this be done on 03 s10 4.3 with 2wdrive?

[@genestump9199]

Hi, Thanks for the video. What were the torque specifications for the bolts? Thanks

[@nathanbishop1999]

I couldn't find the torque specs so I just did it fairly tight

[@kylyn608]

My 1996 is leaking badly at the timing cover meet and I've got everything unbolted but its stuck up at the back end of the pan and wont come off

[@dennisdain987]

Same here. Mine will not drop down far enough to slide back. I believe the dip stick tube is holding up the process. I just watched this video again and it looks like he removed his dip stick tube. Have you had any luck with yours?

[@clintutter7798]

I did everything you did to the T, even loosened the starter and still the pan wont drop..i noticed you were wiggling the front of the pan twords the fan ?..what was in the way?

[@nathanbishop1999]

You may have missed a bolt, there are some really hard to get to pan bolts. I also used a mallet to hit it loose

[@whitewolf4016]

Thanks

[@bamabassgrabber]

If the oil gasket is broke would it cause everything to be covered in oil on the underside?

[@nathanbishop1999]

It can, it depends on how severe the leak is and wear it was leaking from. Mine was leaking from the top of the pan were it has a U shape cut out, it leaked pretty good on the underside of the truck

[@dennisdain987]

I'm starting the process. Is there any kind of gasket in that exhaust section you lowered to remove the inspection plate? I've got the bolts off but quit for the day before I broke it loose.

[@nathanbishop1999]

I did not see any gaskets when taking it apart. Mine separated fairly easy.

[@dennisdain987]

@@nathanbishop1999, thanks. So no exhaust leak when you put it back together? I plan on attacking things in the morning. I'll keep you posted.

[@nathanbishop1999]

@@dennisdain987 no leaks, it went back together pretty easily

[@dennisdain987]

@@nathanbishop1999, so it looks like you didn't use any gasket sealer anywhere? I am reading so many different scenarios on these 350 oil pan replacements. Maybe simple is the best way. My problem today was I cannot get the pan out with the space available. I know you said you struggled but I don't feel like i am even close to getting it out. I guess I'll unbolt my motor mounts and jack up the engine. I can't think of any other way.

[@nathanbishop1999]

@@dennisdain987 I didn’t use gasket sealer but I also didn’t do any research. If you want to be safe then use the sealer. I got the pan out fairly easily with enough space. Is your truck 4wd or 2wd. If it’s 4wd then you have more things in your way

[@LuisMoreno-rr8jd]

Se puede quitar tambien en el motor 5.7 lt1 1994??

[@ismaelmunoz4802]

So you don't use gasket sealer ? I did the oil pan gasket on my 96 c1500 and it still leaks from the front seal any advice

[@nathanbishop1999]

I did not use gasket sealer for mine, when I took the old gasket off I made sure the metal surface was really clean. You can add a sealer at the front and back of the block where it meets with the oil pan. It could also be leasing from oil cooler lines or one of the main seals. I’d clean the area up really well and see if you can pinpoint the leak.

[@Dagrizzb]

There are two sizes of the gasket. A "thick" and "thin" variation. Certai models after a certai year take the "thick" gasket.

[@rodneyhaskins7782]

mine is leaking down the front of gasket after I changed it

[@ismaelmunoz4802]

Here's my up date guys , after I change my oil pan gasket it was still leaking from the front seal I change in a couple Times befor I found out on the vortex 5,7 the timing cover is that plastic which had a hair line Crack that I couldn't see I hope this helps

[@davidbro1332]

You think 91 GMC Sierra simular or pain in the neck?

[@terrywilliams409]

Did you have to remove the engine mount bolts & raise the motor to get the oil pan out ?

[@jaydegelder2964]

Terry , He didn't.

[@nathanbishop1999]

This is a 2wd drive truck so it is a little bit easier, I am pretty sure the 4wd have more crap in the way

[@papi_rayan9570]

Man I have a 95 Silverado single cab and just replaced the gasket been taking me days to work on it due to work and it being my first time as soon as I finished and put everything up I started it and it started leaking next to the starter🤦‍♂️

[@nathanbishop1999]

Damn old trucks 😂. Was it leaking where the oil filter is at? Or leaking from the pan. I’ve notice some leak because of the condition of the pan and you may need gasket sealer on top of the gasket, I was able to just use the gasket but I cleaned the area really well and my pan was in good shape.

[@paulforest1373]

Looks a lot like my 94 c1500 pickup 2wrd.

[@nathanbishop1999]

@@paulforest1373 they’re pretty simple to work on and last forever

[@Fernandro]

3:04 how did you get that bolt off with the two coolant lines bolted on the pan

[@nathanbishop1999]

Didn’t get a good shot on that one, I actually took the oil cooler off and let the lines hang. Take the filter off and then it’s two hex heads inside the cooler

[@Fernandro]

@@nathanbishop1999 thanks got it

[@Fernandro]

@@nathanbishop1999 I’m sorry what was your torque spec u did?

[@nathanbishop1999]

@@Fernandro 18 ftlbs. That’s what I was told from a manual. Also do not forgot to change the gasket on the oil cooler or it will leak. Don’t ask me how I know lol

[@bruhbedrivin]

Did you have to jack up the engine?

[@nathanbishop1999]

No I did not have to jack up the engine

[@vr4runner]

Crap, something that seems like it should be simple turns into a full day of taking off exhaust pipes and cutting rusty bolts and getting covered in oil😖 then everyone says”you’re lucky you have a plow truck…” 😂 My name is bishop too, we must be cousins!

[@nathanbishop1999]

True that, I had no clue what I was getting into, but its worth it in the end for saving the money on labor

[@letsdanceoo]

Tried the KYB Monomax and the Gas Adjusts varieties of their shocks Not happy with either. They are supposed to be it. Bilstein's are coming.

[@nathanbishop1999]

Almost all of the shocks made now a days are garbage, you usually have to spend a good amount to get quality auto parts in today's world

[@StlMar314]

2wd or 4wd?

[@theobsessedguy3652]

2. Look at the wheels man

[@duncanmcavoy8866]

Why would you do this? It's an old leaky girl and yeah there might be a spot on your driveway but it's cheap rust prevention.

[@nathanbishop1999]

It was leaking bad, it needed a quart added every other week and it only gets driven 4 miles a day. It was my grandpas truck and he left it to my dad. So the truck means a lot and I want to keep it running for our family since it is one of the only things we got left. The oil pan gasket was really bad, and I also did it because I love to work on everything myself. Might be a pain to someone else but I love the work

[@nathanbishop1999]

And one more thing, we are in California, no such thing as rust out here haha

[@duncanmcavoy8866]

Ah I getcha. Something about an old chevy getting passed down and still wanting to work is pretty awesome!