lifting engine

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streetbikestunta420
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whats up im trying to remove my oil pan and i got it off and unstuck but i cant find a way to slide it out from the engine, the back part (that connects to the transmission keeps hitting the p/s lines and my rack, the engine lifts up only so much before it starts to lift the whole car up, i disconnected my intercooler piping from the top but i dont know what elses i should unbolt, dose any1 have any tips/ tricks for getting the upper oil pan out?


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Justin35ll
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Taking out the driveshaft and transmission crossmember should give you some more room.Are you using an engine hoist to lift the engine?

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streetbikestunta420
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iam using a jack to lift my engine, i have my car up on ramps and jacking it up by the bell housing

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Justin35ll
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Yeah, that's what I thought I probably wouldn't take off the crossmember then haha

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streetbikestunta420
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Noons know of any tricks/ tips?


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