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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection 7.0L


    Object Number: 1552464 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.

    2. Object Number: 1552466 Size: SH
  2. Remove the oil pump suction pipe (407), bolts (405), and gasket (406).
  3. Clean the suction pipe and inspect for debris, restrictions, or other damage.

    4. Object Number: 1552467 Size: SH
  4. Clean the oil pan in solvent.

    5. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
  6. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
    7. • Damaged gasket surfaces (1)
    • Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan
    • Damaged oil filter seal surface (3)
    • Threaded bolt holes (4) for damage

    Object Number: 1552469 Size: SH
  7. Inspect the oil pan internal oil passages (1-4) for restrictions.

    8. Object Number: 1552470 Size: SH
  8. Inspect the oil hose mating surfaces (1) for scoring or other damage.

    9. Object Number: 1552468 Size: SH
  9. Inspect the oil pan plug (457) for a loose fit or leakage.

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection 6.2L


    Object Number: 1704630 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil filter fitting (1), as required. Refer to Oil Filter Removal .

    2. Object Number: 1408875 Size: SH
  2. Clean the oil pan in solvent.

    3. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
  4. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
    5. • Damaged gasket surfaces (1)
    • Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan
    • Damaged oil filter seal surface (3)
    • Threaded bolt holes (4) for damage