removing the oil pan

[KGBnut]

I have a tip for putting it back in... remember to pull out the dipstick. I wrestled my pan in, only to find that I bent the dipstick up into the dip tray.

I also like to try and save the rope seals if they are in good shape and not leaking. Getting a new one in can be a pain.

Oh, and if you have trouble separating the dip tray, I like using a board and a big c-clamp. Put the board across the top of the oil pan, then slip the c-clamp through the oil pump opening, and under the dip tray. The other end goes over the board. Tighten the c-clamp to pull the dip tray up toward the board, and it will pop out.

Good luck!

Ken