Warning about oil pan removal in swapped cars

[JGood]

there's also a problem when running the m20 flywheel/ clutch setup. im running a m52 block with the zf trans, and when i needed to change my pan i couldnt get the socket past the flywheel on those 2 bolts. so i drilled the heads off, pulled the pan, and then removed the remainder of the bolts with pliers. i reinstalled allen head bolts and can easily access those if need be in the future.

Excellent! Thank you!

[MattM]

there's also a problem when running the m20 flywheel/ clutch setup. im running a m52 block with the zf trans, and when i needed to change my pan i couldnt get the socket past the flywheel on those 2 bolts. so i drilled the heads off, pulled the pan, and then removed the remainder of the bolts with pliers. i reinstalled allen head bolts and can easily access those if need be in the future.

interesting, im not using the M20 flywheel or clutch so i wasnt aware of this issue.

[SamE30e]

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My pan just started leaking.

[MattM]

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My pan just started leaking.

welcome to my club..:p My engine hasnt made it back in the car yet, and its nearly a month since my leak.. i found stuff to upgrade/change, including a newer tranny:p