Hi Im new here
My Wife owns a 2000 Blazer ZR2. Im having a lot of trouble with it lately.

One thing at a time The Oil Pan needs to be removed How would i go about removing this? Should i just remove the entire engine? Should I just lift the engine a bit and how much does it need to be lifted if I do so ? Or Is there a better way ?

Thanks Bri

 

The book method requires the removal of the engine. This is due to the precise alignment of the pan to the back of the engine block which is required due to the structural nature of the oil pan on your engine.

Also, there is VERY little room between the engine and the front axle.

With that said, take a look at removing the front axle. Depending on what you have available to you for tools and other equipment, it may be easier to remove the front axle and then loosen the transmission to gain clearance.

 

Oh well its kinda what I expected. I was just hoping there was some secret lol

Thanks a lot
-Bri

 

Well, what leads you to the fact that the oil pan has to be removed? I had an oil leak on my old 2000 Bravada that was caused by loose pan bolts. I retightened them on two separate occasions only to have them loosen back up. I ended up removing the pan bolts I could get at one at a time, flushing the bolt hole with brake clean and then using some blue (medium strength) loctite. Never had another problem.

The oil pan seal is an o-ring style seal which rarely goes bad.

 

I wish it was something like that. The other day It started knocking/tapping .
Im 85% sure its #5 rod bearings . I was hoping to just pull the pan to see what im working with.

I already started pulling the engine i should have it out before noon tomorow.
Forgot how much of a job it is to pull one of these motors.

-Bri