Do i need to lift the engine to remove the oil pan? Or will it hit the crank or oil pump inside?

Or does it unbolt and pull right off?

 

yes continue to lift the engine half inch by half inch until the pan comes out.

 

But why do i have to lift it?

What does the oil pan have to clear? It looks like it comes right off.

 

with your automatic the oilpan comes right out.... its the m6's that have to slightly raise the engine to drop the pan.

 

Can someone confirm this?

 

do a search, I found lots of info when I redid my oil pan gasket a little while ago

 

TTT

I hope this is true as I would like to check on my oil pick up and also see what crap I have in the bottom of the oil pan.

 

You have to lift the engine 3" EVEN WITH AN AUTO. The reason is because you have to clear the crank. There's not enough room between the block and k-member to get it past the crank with the engine mounts still bolted.

Frank