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fatman77 · 11-17-2011, 01:04 PM

Hey guys I'm re-sealing my oil pan to fix a leak and can't get the pan to come off. I've removed all the bolts including the trans\engine brace, exhaust down pipe, cross member. I can't find a good place to wedge it without damaging the pan. Shouldn't this think just drop right off? Anybody got any ideas?

psud3ity · 11-17-2011, 01:21 PM

So... you've discovered hondabond.

Make sure all the bolts are out, and start hitting it with a rubber mallet. If you hit like a girl, it won't come off. Don't use a screwdriver or prybar as you can damage the "mating surface"

viper_boy403 · 11-17-2011, 01:29 PM

there is a little tab you can pry at near the crank pulley. Those things are REALLY stuck on there from the factory

fatman77 · 11-17-2011, 01:52 PM

OK guys I hit it the pan with a rubber mallot hard a few times then pryed on the tab by the crank pully and it popped off! Thanks a bunch! Oh any suggestions for cleaning this honda bond off of the mating surfaces?

viper_boy403 · 11-17-2011, 02:08 PM

razor blades. doesnt have to be perfect, but get it as clean as possible. Liquid gaskets allow for some wiggle room when it comes to surface prep

psud3ity · 11-17-2011, 02:25 PM

I always used a wiz wheel. You could probably get away with a scotch brite pad.

catacon · 11-17-2011, 03:04 PM

I used a razor blade when I did my transmission.

fatman77 · 11-17-2011, 07:10 PM

Thanks guys! Got it off, cleaned up, re-sealed, and back on the car. Hopefully my pan leak is gone.

sitruc_bc · 11-18-2011, 05:55 PM

I replaced my oil pan just the other week at work. I used a small pry bar on the lip near the crank pulley. Popped right off, with a bit of effort. That ultra flange shit is pretty sticky.

crazygat · 11-19-2011, 06:25 PM

Good job cause its a pain in the butt . It took me a while to get my pan off .

11-17-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
fatman77 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 34	Oil Pan Removal question Hey guys I'm re-sealing my oil pan to fix a leak and can't get the pan to come off. I've removed all the bolts including the trans\engine brace, exhaust down pipe, cross member. I can't find a good place to wedge it without damaging the pan. Shouldn't this think just drop right off? Anybody got any ideas?

11-17-2011, 01:21 PM	#2
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11-17-2011, 01:52 PM	#4
fatman77 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 34	OK guys I hit it the pan with a rubber mallot hard a few times then pryed on the tab by the crank pully and it popped off! Thanks a bunch! Oh any suggestions for cleaning this honda bond off of the mating surfaces?

11-17-2011, 03:04 PM	#7
catacon Ludimus Catacus Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis Age: 92 Posts: 1,955 View Photos By: catacon	I used a razor blade when I did my transmission.

11-17-2011, 07:10 PM	#8
fatman77 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 34	Thanks guys! Got it off, cleaned up, re-sealed, and back on the car. Hopefully my pan leak is gone.

11-18-2011, 05:55 PM	#9
sitruc_bc Lude Dude Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 157 View Photos By: sitruc_bc	I replaced my oil pan just the other week at work. I used a small pry bar on the lip near the crank pulley. Popped right off, with a bit of effort. That ultra flange shit is pretty sticky.

11-19-2011, 06:25 PM	#10
crazygat Lude Dude Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: eastern nc Posts: 156 View Photos By: crazygat	Good job cause its a pain in the butt . It took me a while to get my pan off .

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