Tripledigitride

I am in the process of changing my cam, valve springs, oil pump and timing chain. I have loosened all of the oil pan bolts but I can not get the pan to drop down. How do I get it to drop down enough to get to the bolt on the pick up tube? I have tried prying from the front but it wont come loose and I am afraid I am going to mess up the gasket or mess up the aluminum. Any and all help is appreciated.

onebadbowtie86

iTrader: (13)

Bottom bell housing bolts removed?

Tripledigitride

All bolts loosened not completely removed. Loosened 10 total.

onebadbowtie86

iTrader: (13)

You loosened the bolts for the bell housing that bolt to the oil pan? Those probably need removed.

onebadbowtie86

iTrader: (13)

There should be 14 bolts for the oil pan not including the transmission bellhousing bolts that go into the back of the oil pan.

Tripledigitride

That may be the problem. I may not have removed them all then. I will double check tomorrow.

Tripledigitride

Ok...... I have loosened every bolt I can find.....the passenger side seems like it's loose but the driver side still seems tight to the block......HELP!!!!

onebadbowtie86

iTrader: (13)

There is rtv at the front and back corners of the pan, but I wouldnt think that would hold it up. Maybe take some pictures of what your working with.