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i need to know the easiest way to get the oil pan out, i dropped a small bolt down where the timing chain is at, used a telescopic magnet but cant find it, need to get it out asap so i can get the truck back up and runnin

When I did the same thing on mine years ago I just dropped the pan as far as it would go, was able to stick my hand & arm through the gap & felt around until I found the bolt. It's been too long to be sure but I either added silicone to the old pan gasket or fished a new one under the crank. One thing is for sure since then, every next time I touch one of those bolts the timing chain opening is stuffed full of rags.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.

I did the same thing and it's been there for two years. Unless you drive upside down it'll probably stay there.

Can't you unbolt the cross member and drop the pan

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s