in the way!?! uh i dont know about that. but you might want to trouble shooting before you start replacing. torque down the oil pan bolts 1st, if that doesnt help the leak you're definatley gonna have to replace the gasket. now unless there's a friggen hole in the pan you should be ok. look at the rim of the old pan. if theres no dents and it's pretty straight, then replacing the oil pan probably wont be needed. do you have a manual? those really help ya know. but i'll read up on this topic a little more. i'll get back to ya by monday. if you havent been helped heh. peace