I need help figuring out how to lower the oil pan (in the truck), so that I can replace the timing cover. I have removed the 5 bolts down each side of the oil pan and the 3 bolts at the bell housing, but the pan will not pry loose at the front or sides. It feels as if there are still more bolts holding the pan on....are there?

I need help figuring out how to lower the oil pan (in the truck), so that I can replace the timing cover. I have removed the 5 bolts down each side of the oil pan and the 3 bolts at the bell housing, but the pan will not pry loose at the front or sides. It feels as if there are still more bolts holding the pan on....are there?


Welcome on your first post on AF.
It is silconed or stuck on.
If it has not come lose. Just stick the bolts back in it
I never lower or take the oil pan lose on a timing gear job.
If you work at it and do it right the front cover will pull off and slip back on.
good Luck
MT