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Old 09-05-2001, 09:55 PM
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Car: '88 Formula
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T-5... in need of slight rebuild
Oil pan removal....

I've read all of the previous posts and didn't find a good mention of doing it with a T-5 tranny. I know the auto guys have done it, but since the bell housing goes all the way around the flywheel that would equal less room to move the pan around.

So anyone done it?

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Old 09-05-2001, 09:59 PM
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I have.

doesn't really make much difference.
Old 09-06-2001, 12:05 AM
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Just pull the motor.....in the long run the headaches are less and its actually easier in my opinion.

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