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      Unhappy Removing the Oil Pan

      At least, I'd like to do it without too much swearing.

      I have had issues with my oil light (like it goes on even when there's a ton of oil in the crankcase and the engine is noisy, as if it had no oil)

      I figure it's probably the OPSU, which would make sense after 6 years of ownership.

      But I want to take off the oil pan and clean it, and check the pickup screen. I haven't done this kind of job before, but I have done a lot of research and looked at the technical manuals at the library.

      It says there are 13 bolts on the drain pan. I have removed ten. I can't find any more.

      I removed 3 bolts that held the engine to the transmission.

      I can't find anything else, but the oil pan definitely isn't moving at all. The only other time I tried to remove something that didn't move at all, I hadn't actually removed all bolts.

      Any advice? I am just getting used to the idea of being under the car, but learn fast and am discovering that I'm way more handy than I ever thought I was!



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      I'll keep it and add a turbo
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      Do you have the replacement gasket for the oil pan? Just line it up to see what you're missing.

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      Thanks, TurboElk...but it's a liquid gasket. I about drove myself crazy looking for it online, only to discover that the dealership sells black goop to make one. I got my black goop at the auto parts store instead, lol.

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      What do you mean there's no turbo?
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      Even with all the bolts removed, you might have to give it a few whacks with a mallet to free it from the engine block. OP, I also replied to your PM about the OPSU.
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      Check out this link for a replacement oil pan, http://www.amazon.com/Diften-311-A01.../dp/B00ONGZ6L0

      It looks like there are a few bolts that connect to the transmission bell housing

      EDIT: and here is a write up I just found http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/Bl...eo_oil_pan.pdf
      Last edited by slayerized6; 03-14-2016 at 05:10 AM.
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      The amazon pan looks like there is more than 13 bolts holding it on to the engine block.
      I would make sure that all bolts are out, use a mirror to see hard to see areas, then get a VERY THIN scraper (maybe a razor scraper and try to wedge it between the block and pan working your way around while smacking it with a rubber mallet a little bit.
      ......wearing safety glasses.

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      Don't forget the 2 bolts under the rubber plugs in the back of the pan. You will need an extension to get them.

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      Once all bolts are out, just use a punch or flat screwdriver to give it a few taps from above, and it should pop free.

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      Quote Originally Posted by 06T200 View Post
      Don't forget the 2 bolts under the rubber plugs in the back of the pan. You will need an extension to get them.
      And that would be what I was not able to see. LOL. Thanks.

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      Here is a pic of an oil pan.

      From thread: http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f103/...tml#post129110




      Here is the block.







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