I've heard that you basically have two different options to remove the oil pan.

1) Jack up the engine a slight bit and unbolt the pan. Then remove the pan
2) Remove the starter and trans inspection cover. Unbolt the pan and remove

Basically from what I have read the Haynes says to lift the engine to get clearance for the oil pan over top of the transmission inspection cover.

 

did you have to replace main seal, i got the pump out but looks fine, so i think i have to do main seal, no idea how thats done

 

Is the high volume pump really worth it? What makes it better?