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[Adrenaline6]

My pan is stuck to the transmission. Any advice how to get it off without damaging the matting surfaces?

I used a rubber mallet to break the initial seal. Once it breaks just a little, you can get something under it and peel it away.

 

[doru]

Mallet did not work. I used a very flexible putty knife and a small hammer to drive it in and around. I had to go all the way around to release it.

Another option that I found, although better for RTV is this:
Amazon product ASIN B09NMH7TY4There are also other similar options of various quality.

 

[Adrenaline6]

Mallet did not work. I used a very flexible putty knife and a small hammer to drive it in and around. I had to go all the way around to release it.

Another option that I found, although better for RTV is this:
Amazon product ASIN B09NMH7TY4There are also other similar options of various quality.

Well at least you got it done. Props for your persistence. Not like you had a choice though.

 

[Lou Gill]

Well the over maintenance ends today!!! New Michelins and PCV valve today…..should be oil changes and tire rotations for the next 70,000 miles

 

[pvchaitanya]

I started my truck and let it run for a while (hot) , moved my truck from drive to reverse couple of times. Once I did that the pan dropped very easily.
Before this, I tried to mallet, tightened with jack etc and none of it worked. I was literally putting all my body weight using the pry side of hammer but it didn't do anything.

 

[Lou Gill]

It will all be worth it, all the maintenance I did (probably to much) including a new PCV valve and Michelin LTX’s my truck is averaging 15.5 where it was just around 13.9-14 before, and runs and drives as smooth as butter!!!

 

[ElJayBird]

After making the decision to keep the LX, dropped it off at my mechanic for the following: new fluids - differential, transfer case, transmission and a new radiator, water pump, hoses, thermostat, fan clutch and drive shaft maintenance and he’s going to check all body mounts and going to make a list of suspension parts that are worn for the next service and new Michelins in September. Hoping I made the right decision!!!

I just did the same thing to my truck. Held off to see what Toyota was going to do with the 300. With the 300 being basically MIA from American markets, I did a complete overhaul of the cooling system and a ton of other stuff to ensure that the 200 will last me another 10 years. Did about $10k in maintenance work.

The unveiling of the new Prado made me feel even better about my decision.

 

[xeuxaz]

I just did the same thing to my truck. Held off to see what Toyota was going to do with the 300. With the 300 being basically MIA from American markets, I did a complete overhaul of the cooling system and a ton of other stuff to ensure that the 200 will last me another 10 years. Did about $10k in maintenance work.

The unveiling of the new Prado made me feel even better about my decision.

You made the right decision.