Shortly after purchasing my 96'XJ I tried to replace the filter in the autotrans. I removed all the bolts from the pan after draining the fluid, cracked it loose and then the fun began. I could not break the 2 parts of the dipstick tube upper part(bolted to block) and lower part (part of drain pan) apart. I tried heating, twisting, pulling, even a little beating on a vise grip attached to the top part of the tube, it would not give. Its hard to tell because I could only get it down an inch or so but it didn't look like I'd be able to get the pan out even if I could get them apart because of interferance with the exhaust pipe as it crosses over. So after fighting with this thing for a day I put it back together and naturally its starting to leak and needs attention. Let me end by saying, "I'm no stranger to mechanical work". I am new to the XJ so I'm asking. How the heck do I get this pan down and out to replace the gasket and filter. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. "What am I missing here"??