Oil Pan Removal Procedure

[Huw Powell]

> I'm trying to replace the leaking oil pan gasket in a 4KCS without

5 cyl?

> removing the engine.  Is it possible to do this with the front wheels
> on ramps?

Yes

> I remember reading that by loosening the front subframe
> bolts and removing the rear subframe bolts the rear oil pan bolts can
> be reached.

Yes

>  What about the engine mounts?

Not in the way on the 5 cyl...

> Should the engine be
> supported from above?  I wouldn't want to have to do an engine bench
> press.

Again, my comments and btdt are 5 cyl based, it's a bit awkward, but
completely do-able.

Maybe someone will chime in with 4 cyl advice, in case that is what you
have.

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Huw Powell

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