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Architect
10-30-2017, 01:59 PM
To replace an oil pan.. does the engine have to be pulled...????
Thanks... Architect
Spectragod
10-30-2017, 03:42 PM
By the book.... yes, can it be done without removal? Yes


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FCP71
10-30-2017, 06:29 PM
You need to loosen the bottom mount nuts (2), one on each side then raise a bit.
justbob
10-30-2017, 07:45 PM
You need to loosen the bottom mount bolts (2), one on each side then raise a bit.



Engine mount nuts???


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FCP71
10-30-2017, 08:52 PM
Engine mount nuts???


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I meant nuts lol
justbob
10-31-2017, 03:59 AM
I meant nuts lol



Nope. It won’t clear no matter how high you raise the engine. Two choices, lower the cross member or remove engine.


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Spectragod
10-31-2017, 04:43 AM
Nope. It won’t clear no matter how high you raise the engine. Two choices, lower the cross member or remove engine.


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Very plausible, I know a sohc you can get the pan off of, a dohc, I don’t have any experience changing the pan on a Marauder while in the car


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Architect
10-31-2017, 09:07 AM
Lots of varied answers... but thanks for help...Architect
sailsmen
10-31-2017, 10:04 AM
Yes, You can drop the pan and change it without the engine being pulled.
tbone
10-31-2017, 10:07 AM
Maybe. Depends on whose opinion you want to believe.....
stevengerard
10-31-2017, 10:50 AM
I think It would help the OP if someone gave a complete answer.

E.G.

Yes, but I have never done it myself
Yes I did it, piece of cake
Yes I did it but these are the issues......
No I tried it and it didn't work
No but I never tried it myself
stevengerard
10-31-2017, 10:51 AM
I for one have not done it so I can't help. Sorry.

Mine was taken off with Engine out of car.
justbob
10-31-2017, 04:01 PM
I think It would help the OP if someone gave a complete answer.

E.G.

Yes, but I have never done it myself
Yes I did it, piece of cake
Yes I did it but these are the issues......
No I tried it and it didn't work
No but I never tried it myself



Good idea!

Motor mount nuts off, engine jacked up till the car started to lift as well. Believe me, I was trying to find a way because Zack said I couldn’t.. LOL


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sailsmen
10-31-2017, 04:25 PM
I saw it in progress on my MM.
justbob
10-31-2017, 05:12 PM
I saw it in progress on my MM.



Was the trans out at the time? Cross member lowered?


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RF Overlord
10-31-2017, 06:04 PM
If Zack and justbob say it can't be done, I believe it.
mm svt
10-31-2017, 06:19 PM
the proper pan part number or what pans fit with out modifications might help, I’m not sure of those answers but the replacement one we got was not exact replacement.
sailsmen
10-31-2017, 06:21 PM
Was the trans out at the time? Cross member lowered?


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Trans was not out. Cross member lowered.
massacre
11-01-2017, 01:19 AM
If Zack and justbob say it can't be done, I believe it.

You can add me to that list lol
Henry
11-01-2017, 09:49 AM
I did it on my silver MM when I replaced the timing guides to clean the pieces out of the screen. Took the motor mounts loose and raised it as high as possible. Dropped the pan part way, unbolted the pick up tube, removed the pan and the pickup tube out the front of the engine. Fan/radiator hoses must be removed to make it happen. I also had the valve covers and wiper cowl off at the same time, I don't know if that helped any for clearance or not.