[DML] Re: how to change the pan oil ?

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Dominique - I changed the pan gasket on Winged1 a couple of years 
ago, and I found that the best way to get those bolts out that 
are "hidden" by the frame cross member is to jack up the engine a bit 
to create more room for a wrench.  You can detach the bolt through 
the motor mounts, and use a floor jack on the very back end of the 
transmission housing (end closest to the engine) to raise the engine 
a couple of inches.  I didn't have to unhook anything else, but you 
need to keep a close watch on everything so that you don't stretch, 
pinch, or otherwise damage anything.  Keep a close eye on the exhaust 
cross over pipe and the pipe for the clutch hydraulics.  This assumes 
that your transmission mounts are in good shape, as this will load 
them up a bit.  You can also jack on the main pulley, with 
appropriate use of protection for the pulley.  This option should be 
used with caution as the pulley is not supposed to be structural.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "dreamdmc" <dominique.flandin@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Does anyone knows how to change the pan oil of the DeLorean ?
> My bottom screw is dead and I need to remove the 22 screws. The 
> front, right and left screw are easy to reach, but the rear screw 
> are under the chassis. Is there a special tool to get the screw or 
> do I have to remove completely the engine from its compartment ?





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