M113 Lower Oil Pan Removal - Gilly? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

DUTCH · #1 03-24-2005, 10:16 AM

Gilly,

I can't seem to break the sealant loose to remove the lower oil pan. I can get a pry bar in between the two external flanges on the left side of the pan, but can't get it to budge. I'm afraid that, if I pry too hard, I'll bend and distort the pan in that area.

Any ideas on how to break it free?

PS. Thanks for the earlier tip on looking carefully to be sure that all bolts were removed. I gave it one final inspection before trying to pry the lower pan off, and found one I missed.

#2 03-24-2005, 02:18 PM

ther should be below the a/c compressor a little flange that is used to allow the pans to be seperated. here are some pictures regarding application of the sealant, it is critical to follow the pattern and use the correct sealant to avoid having the pan leak

Gilly · #3 03-24-2005, 02:44 PM

Yes, the flat spots on the left side of the pan is the place to start. I've used a chisel in there, just pound it all the way in towards the rear of the car, just the right size to spread this gap open.

Gilly

DUTCH · #4 03-24-2005, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilly

Yes, the flat spots on the left side of the pan is the place to start. I've used a chisel in there, just pound it all the way in towards the rear of the car, just the right size to spread this gap open.

Gilly

And that "brute force" won't deform the pan? I levered on it pretty hard, but the sealant would not break loose.

DUTCH · #5 03-24-2005, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carson356

ther should be below the a/c compressor a little flange that is used to allow the pans to be seperated. here are some pictures regarding application of the sealant, it is critical to follow the pattern and use the correct sealant to avoid having the pan leak

Thanks for the pics. I have the WIS. Now, if I can just pop the pan off without bending it!

DUTCH · #6 03-24-2005, 03:49 PM

Gilly,

What do you think of the putty knife suggestion that someone made over on the Tech Forum?

Ron in SC · #7 03-24-2005, 06:30 PM

Could you put a rigid plastic wedge in the space and gently tap it in the space to get the sealant to release?

DUTCH · #8 03-24-2005, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron in SC

Could you put a rigid plastic wedge in the space and gently tap it in the space to get the sealant to release?

That's a good question. In the pair of tabs on the side, there's about 1/16"-1/8" of open space to start a wedge, but the wedge can't be any wider than 1/2"-3/4". There's not a lot of space there.

Where would one find rigid plastic wedges?

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