HELP: Oil pan removal at a hault
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Chickened out. Banged on the drag link with a small sledge...didn't budge. Maybe it would have if I swung harder, but didn't want to risk damage. Left the cross member in place (not drilled out, just rounded out) and reinstalled the pan with existing gasket which was only 6 mo old. When I felt around, I found one of the rubber nubs by the tranny wasn't sitting properly and could have caused the leak. Also, some of the bolts were not as tight as they should have been.
If it still leaks, I'll try drilling out bolts or swinging harder. Thanks for all the replies!
If it still leaks, I'll try drilling out bolts or swinging harder. Thanks for all the replies!
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"In the future...just cut/drill the bolts and leave the cross member off. There is no possible way a bar with those tiny bolts can be used for support. I'm under the assumption it's there so stuff doesn't flip up from the road or fall down and that's it."
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Where, when, did you get your automotive engineering degree? Are you willing to accept liability for doing such a thing? This is among the most ridiculous things I have ever heard.
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Where, when, did you get your automotive engineering degree? Are you willing to accept liability for doing such a thing? This is among the most ridiculous things I have ever heard.
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