I replaced a pan gasket and oil pump/rod on a 71 GTO a few years ago. I had to raise the engine up and I ended up having to remove the transmission, bellhousing and flywheel/clutch to get the oil pan out. I don't have a lift and was laying on my back to do the swap. It was far too much work and I should have pulled the engine. You can have an engine out of the car in nearly an hour. It will be much easier to do a better job with the engine on a stand.
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