[Unholy707]

Alright guys, was really hoping I didn’t have to lift the engine but rear of oil pan won’t clear sway bar and cross member. Disconnected steering linkage, lowered steering rack, and still not enough room. Anyone change their oil pan gasket in the car before? Thinking about using 2 pieces of wood/2 jacks to jack up on the motor mount brackets after I disconnect them to get the clearance to take the pan out. I saw a post about someone having this done at the dealership recently and they said they didn’t have to remove the supercharger to install the pan, so I’m assuming they lifted the engine how I just described. Anyone have any ideas? Info? Suggestions? Don’t want to leave the engine unbuttoned for long - already have the pan all unbolted. Thanks guys

 

[Unholy707]

Nvm if anyone wants to know ask me I guess. No need to remove supercharger.

 

[Mattm400]

LOL! That looks like a bad time!!

 

[Unholy707]

LOL! That looks like a bad time!!

Reasons I waited for a 3 day weekend to do it lmfao

 

[Unholy707]

Wasn’t too bad. Took some things apart I probably didn’t have to. Found an easy way to lift up engine. Just pressure washed/degreased/brake cleaned oil pan. Just have to clean up block, lay some RTV and put new gasket on, pan, and the pickup. I have all new arp hardware for the pan instead of the crap torque to yield stock bolts

 

[Mattm400]

Still a big job! Good luck, hope it goes back together easily.

 

[Unholy707]

Still a big job! Good luck, hope it goes back together easily.

Definitely. No wonder the dealership wants like $2000 to do it. Thanks!

 

[Unholy707]

Still a big job! Good luck, hope it goes back together easily.

And it should… lol. Been burnt by losing bolts/ forgetting something in the past..

 

[baabootoo]

So, they actually charge MORE for something other than changing plugs???????????? 😁

 

[Unholy707]

So, they actually charge MORE for something other than changing plugs???????????? 😁

$180 an hour labor is ridiculous.

 

[Unholy707]

Also wanted to thank @16GoManGoHC for pointers and advice on pan hardware! Always willing to help out when available and share knowledge, probably one of the most knowledgeable people on here. Thanks again man!

 

[DemonizingBayArea]

Wasn’t too bad. Took some things apart I probably didn’t have to. Found an easy way to lift up engine. Just pressure washed/degreased/brake cleaned oil pan. Just have to clean up block, lay some RTV and put new gasket on, pan, and the pickup. I have all new arp hardware for the pan instead of the crap torque to yield stock bolts

Did you drop the transmission first before lifting the engine?

 

[Unholy707]

Did you drop the transmission first before lifting the engine?

Huh? No need to remove transmission or disconnect it t al

 

[Unholy707]

Engine only has to be jacked up 3” or so