Help on removing oil from block

[Tanji]

Hey guys! I am trying to replace the oil pan gasket and oil pan but the pan is stuck to the block. Is there any way I can get it out without damaging the block?

Thanks!

 

[Tanji]

Okay. So after a few hammering and peeled off skin, I managed to loosen the gasket away from the engine block but the gasket is now stuck to the pan T-T . Any advice?

 

[turblediesel]

I usually use a putty-knife or single edged razor blade. What's left comes off pretty easily with some solvent and light wire brushing.

 

[mrlavalamp]

Seconding the putty knife and solvent. The putty knife I use was the cheapest metal bladed putty knife I could find. the blade is very thin and flexible, which actually makes it cut like a razor blade and gives it some flexibility.

When I did mine, the PO (or their mechanic) put it on with orange RTV. The great thing about RTV is that if you use a little ammonia floor cleaner, and a little elbow grease with your scraper or a wire brush, it comes off very easily.

 

[Tanji]

Thanks guys! It was a pain to get that out. Honestly who designed it liked it?

 

[turblediesel]

I think they're designed to go together fast at the factory but changing oil pan gaskets just comes with all the miserys built in regardless of what you're working on.

 

[blackhawk]

interesting thread, I have the same problem

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Here you are an important how to!!

https://www.doomd.net/2013/08/removing-oil-pan-from-kj-jeep-liberty.html