5.7 Oil Pan Removal

I need to pull and replace my oil pan, I had a mishap while changing my oil. The drain plug is not tightening up, the fitting in the oil pan spins. I removed the bolts, but it won't budge, even a few good wacks with the dead-blow hammer didn't seem to break it loose. I have a new pan, so if I dent up the old it's not a big deal. Is there a trick to get the seam to break loose?

 

Had a similar issue with the transmission pan. I used a plastic interior removal too and wedged it in a corner. Used a soft hammer to penetrate further and worked it s8de to side from there.

 

Also check to see if it has a gasket or if it uses FIPG sealant. If it's a sealant then I highly recommend the Toyota one. I have used it on other projects and it hands down the best FIPG I have used. And yes, you have to pry it off.

 

Flat tip screwdriver at the left rear corner of the pan to break the sealant. Go easy, it doesn’t take much to break the seal, then gently work around the perimeter.

Clean mating surfaces well. Use Toyota FIPG to avoid having to reseal later.

ETA: if you’re not comfortable using a screwdriver, a stiff putty/drywall knife will work. It just a little tight getting up in there

 

I recently had to do this, twice. It's a pita, but take your time. Everyone has given great advice, both to break the seal and. To clean both surfaces.

I found plastic scrapers works well as does an abrasive cleaner attachment for a drill. Toyota FIPG all the way. Plan on 1/3 - 1/2 tube to reseal.

 

Can you get the plug back out? Maybe just the plug is stripped and you can clean the threads in the pan so you won’t have to fully remove it.