8 speed Transmission Pan

[dfanzz01]

Hello-

 

Can anyone confirm if we are able to drop the transmission pan without lowering the exhaust on a 2021 5.3 with an 8 speed? Dealer is quoting $700 which is a tough pill to swallow. I've searched all over but the only videos are for the 10 speed. I was wondering if with the 8 speed we could avoid dropping the exhaust? 

 

Thanks!

[lennybg]

Hard to believe that no one has an answer 

[81mmcat]

only feed back i have is on a 2019 gmc sierra ( should be the same) 5.3/ 8-speed,  the exhaust had to be moved to drop pan.

[mjm-1957]

You can get the pan off on the 8 speed without dropping the exhaust if it doesn't have the start stop horse ******.The accumulator sits right at the back of the valve body and prevents you from getting the pan down..Been a line mechanic at a GMC buick dealer for 49 years and have done many, many internal wiring harnesses and valve bodies on them.. 10 speed is a different story.Exhaust must be dropped to get that pan off.

[Gangly]

you can get it down without removing the exhaust.  A simple pry bar will allow you just enough room to lower the exhaust and allow the lip of the tranny pan to get clear.

[BlancoSilverado]

I would say if you do it yourself, pull the exhaust, you will need the the new gaskets for the exhaust. 

 

I ended up adding V-bands to the exhaust and a B&M trans pan.