G260 + m50...

[El Gato Liso]

so, I know I am not the only one who had an issue of the lower 4 bolts bolting into the oilpan.

is it alright to leave those 4 bolts out?

[Wh33lhop]

Yes.

[hoveringuy]

Does that mean the oil pan will drop without removing the tranny?

[White325is]

No.. you still don't have access to the back oil pan bolts.

[Adrian_Visser]

So are you guys drilling holes in the bellhousing for access or what?

[White325is]

no, just loosen up the trans and slide it back 1/4 inch to be able to have access to the bolts. You should have to remove anything to do that.

[hoveringuy]

I'm not planning to remove my oil pan, but if I ever get the oil pressure light I'll know what needs to be done..

[Adrian_Visser]

You need a clutch alignment tool for a g260 too don't you? Grr I went to install my clutch tonight and it became apparent. Anybody know where I can pickup a clutch alignment tool without buying a clutch kit?

[j0oftheworld]

If you have enough people you can always align the clutch w. the trans.. haha
100lbs clutch alignment tool! :)

[MR 325]

That makes no sense.

[genocide98]

I just eyeballed it with a deep well socket on an extension with my m10/g240. it took a little while to get it right tho.

edit:

To be fair the motor/trans were out of the car on the garage floor... so that might make a significant difference.