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Mar 16, 2010 | 02:35 PM

XJ_SPORT

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Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l I6

oil pan trouble

what is the best way to get the oil pan off if it is stuck cause of the gasket without messing up the pan, i have a rubber gasket.

Mar 16, 2010 | 02:37 PM

jbetit

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From: Alto, MI

Year: 2002

Model: Grand Cherokee

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a BFH! hahahaha. jk. don't do that. take all the bolts out, then take a small pry-bar to it and work it until it pops off.

Mar 16, 2010 | 02:40 PM

RENIXBEAST

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From: Effingham, N.H.

Year: 1989

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I used a dead blow hammer because prying it didn't work for me. Just be careful.

Mar 16, 2010 | 02:42 PM

XJ_SPORT

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thanks i will try that, are there any other ways to do it so i can try them at the same time

Mar 16, 2010 | 02:44 PM

jbetit

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maybe a few LIGHT taps on each side of it with the hammer. other than that, i don't know of anything else. Good Luck!

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