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i just installed a new oil pan and oil pump on my 305.i ...


Sent to Car Experts April 09, 2006 8:15 p.m.
i just installed a new oil pan and oil pump on my 305.i went to go put the dipstick in and there is a soilid piece in the hole,but you can see that it does'nt cover up the whole hole.you can kinda see around it like it was just put in there.i was wanting to know if i should drill it and use an extractor to get it out.i'm just trying to avoid haveing to take the pan off again,but if i have to i will,but there was nothing sticking down in the pan on that area.its a 1978.thanks

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Pre-1981 Chevrolet monte carlo

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April 09, 2006 9:42 p.m. (1 hour and 27 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Hi joel,

I really don't recommend it. There is a good chance that metal flakes from drilling, will get into the oil and crankcase. I personally would not chance it. If you do attempt to drill if you dip the drill bit in oil, the metal tend to stay on the bit.

Good luck, if you have any more questions let me know.
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Sent April 09, 2006 9:52 p.m. (10 minutes and 14 seconds later)
brian shoul i take the pan off again and use a punch or a couple and try to knock it out from under neath it.joel
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April 09, 2006 9:57 p.m. (4 minutes and 57 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

Can you use a punch and not knock it into the engine? Do you have any ideas what this solid piece could be metal, or gasket material?
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Sent April 09, 2006 10:00 p.m. (2 minutes and 29 seconds later)
Relist: I still need help.
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Sent April 09, 2006 10:01 p.m. (1 minute and 39 seconds later)
brian.i guess i could knock it into the engine,but yeah it is a metal substance.is this what i should do?joel
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April 09, 2006 10:06 p.m. (4 minutes and 13 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
No, it is better to take the pan off rather than compromise the main engine and rod bearings. Sorry.
PictureBrian W.  -- Master Auto Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 222 Car Accepts
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Sent April 09, 2006 10:12 p.m. (6 minutes and 28 seconds later)
thank you i appreciate it.i guess i will get the engine lifted back up and take the pan back off.thanks alot.
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