1982 gtsi oil pan removal

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dave - 14 Aug 2003 20:14 GMT

1982 308 gtsi.
I have removed all the bottom bolts on the engine oil pan but it wont come
off.
Some thing is holding it in but before I start removing more bolts Iw as
wondering if someone could tell me what is still holding it on.
It comes of the bottom of the engine about a half inch all the way around
but budge any further.
thanks

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mikethacker@sbcglobal.net - 22 Aug 2003 01:20 GMT

It sounds like the gasket is stuck to the oil pan and engine. Tap the pan
with a rubber mallet. Don't bang the pan or it will dent. If that doesn't
break it loose then take it to a mechanic. Most probably he will use a screw
driver or a chisel to pry the pan loose.

Mike

> 1982 308 gtsi.
> I have removed all the bottom bolts on the engine oil pan but it wont come
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> but budge any further.
> thanks

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