FireCode

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So I have all 19 bolts undone....but that dang FIPG **** is stuck like glue. I hae no leverage to get anything in between the pan to pry it off. Anyone have any ideas?

I just need to replace the FIPG with a new gasket...simple enough right? ha

95 SC400

EDIT:: looks like I need a long skinny putty knife or something... Still looks to be a PITA

vangb2

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That sucks. I did mine with the motor out and I had to murder the oil pan to get it off.

FireCode

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^^^ Not what I wanted to hear lol

OG Dada

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I used a hammer to pry it out, not the end where you smash things, but the other end you use to remove nails with. I bent the pan a bit but straightened it out when I got it off. There's a spot under there where you insert tools to pry it off. If you think getting the pan off is a PITA wait til you need to get the actual FIPG off. LOL

Bflatsharp

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Would a good heat gun help?

OG Dada

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I don't think so, 'cause doesn't the oil in it heat up when in use? If it reacts to heat then everytime you use it then the FIPG would loosen up.

FireCode

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Holy hell. I got it off an put back on. ^^ You are right about the FIPG being a PITA to get off. I used a wire brush and went to town on it!

One interesting thing to note...I only had three magnets in the pan... I thought there were supposed to be 4?

I hope I never have to do that job again....Shimmying under the car sucks!

TechGreek

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Take a razor, skim the outside - hit it with a piece of wood and a rubber mallet in a few different spots. Off

OG Dada

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You should've bought a new magnet before putting it on! LOL There really should be 4 on there.