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Hey guys

Been reading around about the how to's on changing an oil pan gasket on a 3.4L. Everything I've come across so far is telling me to raise the motor. Is there any way around this? Or if not, is there any way to do it without a hoist?

Thanks.

 
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there is physically not enough room to get teh pan past teh crank in the stock position, there is not a safe way to do it without a hoist, but a hoist can be rented from many good parts stores (most car quest and napa stores will rent them)

 
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yea this is one of those things that u cant really find a safe shortcut for raising the engine is the only way i can think of

 
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Thanks for the replies guys. I got a napa down the road. Will see about the rental.