Oilpan Removal????

ReelBandit · 07-05-2010, 07:25 PM

Has anyone ever removed the oil pan with the motor still in the car? I've removed everything that the book says and then some. According to my manual it says to lift the motor "slightly". I've done that and more and still cant get enough room to bring the oil pan back enough to get it to drop..

cre · 07-05-2010, 08:18 PM

slightly = 8 - 12" IIRC

ReelBandit · 07-05-2010, 08:31 PM

Can it be done without removing the engine?

cre · 07-05-2010, 09:09 PM

takes allot more than 12" to remove the engine.... so, um, yeah.

batmmannn · 07-05-2010, 09:48 PM

Lots on the web about this. People say you have to do a lot of work to get that off including dropping the crossmember, unhooking the exhaust, lift the engine, remove the drag link.....UNNNGHHHH!

wstanek · 07-05-2010, 09:51 PM

i was planing on doing my rod bearings from the bottom but we might have to change that plan... D=

ReelBandit · 07-05-2010, 10:08 PM

Well, so far, I've all but removed my engine, its hanging partly out of the engine bay right now. The book made it sound like most others, but NOT in this case...

batmmannn · 07-05-2010, 10:23 PM

If you have it that far you might as well just pull it. I have seen pics of them pulled with radiator removed and the trans still attached. Do the rear main crank seal and clutch plate while you are there. Can you throw some pics up so we can see your progress?

http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...n-leaking.html

cre · 07-05-2010, 11:25 PM

Can't do the main bearings or rear main seal with the transmission attached.... for that pull the engine.

Pulling the pan with the engine in the car isn't hard (been there done that). Personally, I'd recommend just pulling it, but I've had it off with the engine in the car and the wire harness all still connected. I have no idea what your problem is; you've just got to get the front of the engine elevated a dozen inches or so (I think it was closer to 8") and you don't even need to pull any cross members. Is your engine swinging forward as you lift it? Do you have a leveler?

ReelBandit · 07-05-2010, 11:33 PM

Yes I have a leveler. It just seemed no matter what I tried I still lacked a 1/2" of clearance to get the pan off.( with the tranny attached) Doesn't really matter now that I've pulled the motor partially out. I forgot to bring my camera today or I would upload pics. Gunna call it a day for now. I will be back on it after work tomorrow. Can the oil pump be rebuilt???? Thanks for all the input!

07-05-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
ReelBandit Stock Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Johnson City, Tn Posts: 19	Oilpan Removal???? Has anyone ever removed the oil pan with the motor still in the car? I've removed everything that the book says and then some. According to my manual it says to lift the motor "slightly". I've done that and more and still cant get enough room to bring the oil pan back enough to get it to drop.. __________________ 1987 Supra Targa 7MGTE 5 speed

07-05-2010, 08:18 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	slightly = 8 - 12" IIRC __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

07-05-2010, 08:31 PM	#3
ReelBandit Stock Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Johnson City, Tn Posts: 19	Can it be done without removing the engine? __________________ 1987 Supra Targa 7MGTE 5 speed

07-05-2010, 09:09 PM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	takes allot more than 12" to remove the engine.... so, um, yeah. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

07-05-2010, 09:48 PM	#5
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	Run a search Lots on the web about this. People say you have to do a lot of work to get that off including dropping the crossmember, unhooking the exhaust, lift the engine, remove the drag link.....UNNNGHHHH! __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile!

07-05-2010, 09:51 PM	#6
wstanek 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 178	i was planing on doing my rod bearings from the bottom but we might have to change that plan... D= __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE manual transmission slight rod knock never driven it yet... legally~

07-05-2010, 10:08 PM	#7
ReelBandit Stock Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Johnson City, Tn Posts: 19	Well, so far, I've all but removed my engine, its hanging partly out of the engine bay right now. The book made it sound like most others, but NOT in this case... __________________ 1987 Supra Targa 7MGTE 5 speed

07-05-2010, 10:23 PM	#8
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	Might as well pull it If you have it that far you might as well just pull it. I have seen pics of them pulled with radiator removed and the trans still attached. Do the rear main crank seal and clutch plate while you are there. Can you throw some pics up so we can see your progress? http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...n-leaking.html __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile!

07-05-2010, 11:25 PM	#9
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Can't do the main bearings or rear main seal with the transmission attached.... for that pull the engine. Pulling the pan with the engine in the car isn't hard (been there done that). Personally, I'd recommend just pulling it, but I've had it off with the engine in the car and the wire harness all still connected. I have no idea what your problem is; you've just got to get the front of the engine elevated a dozen inches or so (I think it was closer to 8") and you don't even need to pull any cross members. Is your engine swinging forward as you lift it? Do you have a leveler? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

07-05-2010, 11:33 PM	#10
ReelBandit Stock Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Johnson City, Tn Posts: 19	Yes I have a leveler. It just seemed no matter what I tried I still lacked a 1/2" of clearance to get the pan off.( with the tranny attached) Doesn't really matter now that I've pulled the motor partially out. I forgot to bring my camera today or I would upload pics. Gunna call it a day for now. I will be back on it after work tomorrow. Can the oil pump be rebuilt???? Thanks for all the input! __________________ 1987 Supra Targa 7MGTE 5 speed

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