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Thanks Dave!

Interesting idea on the stud kit Michael. The FelPro gasket I bought has some plastic studs included. I can think of a few places...

Some success today while following D. Olthoff's directions. The oil pan is off. Does anyone know what brand this oil pan is? This is...

As far as I can tell, most of the items are disconnected. The AC compressor is a bit in the way...it is tight in that corner. Other...

From Olthoff just now: "Loosen the vertical bolts going into the block. About 3/8" Loosen the 2 long bolts through the mount. Leave...

Thanks Michael...I have reached out via email, but a call might be in order. I will post results. They originally finished my car...

Also wondering if there are other mounts that don't intrude into the oil pan area as much....what are y'all using these days?

At this point I am wondering if there are engine mounts that don't intrude as much into the oil pan area. Also, is it possible to...

I see, thanks.

Can you explain or share a photo?

Trying to get my oil pan down but it interferes with the motor mounts by about 1/8" on each side. Is it possible to get at least motor...

Thanks Bill! Therein lies the current challenge. The motor mounts are in the way by about 1/8" on each side.

Here is a shot of the two bolts behind the motor mount that were difficult to get to: This shows the blockoffplate that interferes...

So much for my fresh set of eyes...what a clusterfu**. About 45 minutes to get those four oil pan screws from behind the motor mounts...

Gents, I looked at it with a fresh set of eyes from underneath, and with disconnection of the oil lines, I actually think I can remove...