oil pan removal

What an impossible time I'm having getting the oil pan off. 93 Civic
1.6 D16Z6 SOHC. I have a Haynes manual which tells me to remove the
bolt from the pan -- that's it. I don't have the shop manual.

I spent much time on my back looking to see what I could do and
wondered if removing something near the problem bolts, 2 of them,
would help. I need help there....

Also, if I am successful with removing the pan should I purchase the
end seals?

Help fast please

Hank

 

....perhaps if you provided some detail about the problem......

 

Are you dropping the exhaust and removing the center support? You need to
do that for the pan to come off.

I'm not specifically familiar with this setup, but you may have to struggle
a bit to get the pan off from around the oil pump pickup. Be careful and
NEVER force anything.

You need a new pan gasket, and you need to put a bit of Permatex Ultra Gray
on the sharp corners of the gasket.

Replacing the crank seals is an excellent idea, except you won't be able to
do that unless you drop the tranny and pull the timing belt.

 

Try this guide free from Autozone:
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152800617b9

It's pretty likely you will have to remove some exhaust
piping.

Follow the directions to the letter on using sealant at the
ends of the pan. Use an OEM gasket, too.

 

what problem are you trying to fix?

removing the pan requires exhaust removal. and exhaust removal is a
process that is /highly/ likely to break exhaust studs. therefore, only
remove the pan if absolutely necessary. and a minor leak can often be
fixed with the correct re-torque of the pan bolts. a decent oil can
help too.

 

The Haynes manuals are absolutely horrible. The leave so much out of
the instructions that you could end up damaging something. Their
torque specifications are all wrong. The only useful thing this manual
has is pictures. Do yourself a favor and buy the actual Honda factory
service manual from www.helminc.com.

If it is anything like the way it is in the 95 Accord which I believe
it is, it is a pain to do and something I really don't think I want to
do again. Yes you have to remove the A pipe and flywheel shield to get
this out. This is one job that I think I would happily pay someone
else to do.