imported_meSIR

I removed the tranny brackets, took the flywheel cover off, removed all the bolts and nuts and the thing just doesnt budge. I tried giving it some whacks with a piece of wood....nothing. Some advice would be great.

edit: its a b20 motor.

imported_chris_v2

Get a rubber deadblow.

Or hold a 2x4 to the pan and give it a NICE wack with a ball peen or a nice sized hammer

imported_djtrini

or you could simply use a chisel or nice size flathead and get pry it off. The gasket is probably melted real nice on that pan!

imported_chris_v2

i dont like doing this. This wrecks the mating surfaces..

but its up to you (i've done it before) just gotta be careful

imported_echien

3riple check that you got all the bolts off the pan and hit it with a ball peen, or even a sledge. If you're going to replace the oil pan anyway just let her have it.

That's what I did.

imported_meSIR

well, i ended up prying that b1tch off....oh well....figured i'd need a new gasket anyways.

WTi

any time you pull an oil pan you should ALWAYS replace the gasket.

imported_killer_ssn

when putting on a new gasket on the oil pan do you need to put on silicone with the gasket? on both sides?

imported_chris_v2

i just like to put silicone on the outside of the mating surface. Not too much.. but just a normal bead