Donnow, never tried this one.

I've heard you can remove the pan in the car, but before I did I would verify the leak -- the pan is sealed with a small bead of RTV material, there is no gasket, so I cannot believe it would leak unless damaged.

You may have to lift the engine to get it out, and it will be very well stuck on. DO NOT pry between engine block and pan to get it free, if you gouge the pan it will leak there.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!