oil pan removal

[rdrepair]

Hi, Has anyone been able to remove oil pan on 2000 7.3 without removing engine? Suspect cracked or plugged suction tube, debating to pull eng or try to remove pan.
Thanks

[cchase]

The problem is getting it back on. and that can not be down with the engine still in.

[Marty]

Pull the engine, it's far to easy then jerry rigging it under the truck and then having to do it again because you didn't get the pan to seal properly.

[Jarrod B]

pull the engine. thats the only option you have if you want it done well.