LR3 Oil Pan Removal

[PhantomVoyage]

A bearing spun out on my 05 LR3 and the V8 has developed rod knock. I'm trying to pull the oil pan so I can see the extent of the damage and order parts, but this thing is STUCK. Engine is still in the truck. I've followed the manual to remove the diff, half shafts, steering gear (steering rack), and the alternator. I've removed all bolts listed in the book as attaching to the oil pan, including the 3 on the bottom of the front cover and the 3 on the transmission bell housing. I can't get this thing to lever off, or pound off with a hammer.

I'm attempting to perform this repair without removing the engine if possible, but will if I need to.

The picture is me trying to get this thing off in the freezing wind, snow, and rain.

 

[gmtech]

most spun rod bearings take out the crank... which means engine comes out... i give you many kudos for working in the rain in the street.

 

[PhantomVoyage]

most spun rod bearings take out the crank... which means engine comes out... i give you many kudos for working in the rain in the street.

Yeah, but this happened right in my driveway and was immediately shut off, so I'm hoping that negated having to pull the crank.

Regardless, really need this oil pan off.

 

[gmtech]

get the pan off yet?>

 

[PhantomVoyage]

get the pan off yet?>

I've been swamped with work, so I haven't had the opportunity to knock it off yet. We'll see what my time looks like this weekend.