bananafancandle
03-31-2021, 03:09 AM
I'm in the very middle of a nightmare repair and could use some advice.
Currently, I have the subframe off on my 335d, and I've taken all the bolts out of the oil pan, including the 4 horizontal ones from the transmission. Still, the pan won't come off. I can pry it down about an inch from the front of the engine but the rear is stuck. I've tried rotating the crankshaft incase there's a stuck counterweight or something, to no avail. I've pried at all 6 tabs, including taking my 3 foot pry bar and a hammer to the stubborn corner. I think if I try any harder, something is going to explode. The pan seems to be stuck at the rear of the engine on the driver's side. I've looked at oil pan pictures and I see nothing that could hold it. Spent at least 3 hours on this so far and I'm about ready to cut it out and buy another. Any ideas?
Currently, I have the subframe off on my 335d, and I've taken all the bolts out of the oil pan, including the 4 horizontal ones from the transmission. Still, the pan won't come off. I can pry it down about an inch from the front of the engine but the rear is stuck. I've tried rotating the crankshaft incase there's a stuck counterweight or something, to no avail. I've pried at all 6 tabs, including taking my 3 foot pry bar and a hammer to the stubborn corner. I think if I try any harder, something is going to explode. The pan seems to be stuck at the rear of the engine on the driver's side. I've looked at oil pan pictures and I see nothing that could hold it. Spent at least 3 hours on this so far and I'm about ready to cut it out and buy another. Any ideas?