Service manual

181 CID (3.0L) 4 CYLINDER GM ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26

Page 3A-34 90-861329--1 MARCH 1999

Oil Pan

a-Oil Pan Gasket

Removal

1. Disconnect battery.

NOTE: Removal of engine from boat may be required.

2. Drain crankcase oil.

3. Remove starter motor.

4. Remove oil pan screws, oil pan and gasket(s).

Installation

1. Clean sealing surfaces of engine block and oil pan.

2. Apply a small amount of Quicksilver RTV Sealer to joints of rear seal retainer and joints

of front cover.

IMPORTANT: Quicksilver RTV Sealer sets up in about 15 minutes. Be sure to com-

plete assembly promptly.

3. Install oil pan gasket in position as shown.

NOTE: A one-piece oil pan gasket may be reused if it is still pliable and is not cracked, torn

or otherwise damaged.

4. Install oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward in each direction, tighten

1/4-20 threaded fasteners to 80 lb-in. (9 Nm) and 5/16-18 threaded fasteners to 165 lb-

in. (19 Nm).

5. Install dipstick tube and dipstick.

6. Fill crankcase with required quantity of oil of specified viscosity. See SECTION 1B

“Maintenance.”

Index