how to change upper and lower oil pan on 83 spider

[Dan T]

I need to change the upper and lower oil pan on my 83 Alfa Spider Veloce and was wondering if I can do that without pulling the engine?

Dan

[Roadtrip]

Yes, but you will have to loosen the motor mounts and jack the engine up to get enough clearance to remove the oil pan. I think you'll have to remove the oil pump as well.

[Dan T]

Do you think this is better than to just bite the bullet and pull the engine?

Dan

[Roadtrip]

Way easier than pulling the engine. Seems when I did it years ago, I just loosened the engine mounts at the crossmember, then used a jack to lift the engine from the bellhousing momentarily while I maneuvered the pan out. Some other guys may have some more recent experience and recommendations.

[John Gallagher]

Be carefull putting things back. The lower pan bolt heads are easy to snap.

[aldo]

Can't help wondering?
What happened that you need to replace the upper/lower pan?

I know, don't say it; I'm the degenerate guy that slows down way to much to look at accidents.

[RKMspider74]

Undo the engine mounts, jack up the engine a few inches and put a piece of 2"x4" under the mounts. Lower the engine on to the blocks and there will be enough clearance.