Dave,

Why did you need to remove the oil pan? That is the major PIA part of this project. I replaced mine without removing the oil pan. The trick is the Rube Goldberg way you have to twist, rotate and remove the upper drain pipe. Its tricky BUT it can be done. I've done it.

Secret: Let's call the combination of the upper pipe, lower pipe and the O-ring the "assembly". After the assembly is loosened (unbolted, bottom gasket seal removed) push the center of the assembly towards the right front corner of the car. NOT directly towards the front, not towards the side, TOWARDS the corner. It will slip apart and you'll be able to remove it. Installation is the reverse.

This is on a 123 chassis. 126 Should be the same.

The other PIA part is getting the metal seat part of the turbo cleaned properly. You can only see it with a mirror.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)