Hey guys, thanks so much for all your help. Comparing everyone's info really helped get this job done today.

Removing the wheel liner didn't help much. There's too much in the way to accomplish anything from in there, except for got a small side view of the actual oil thermostat and it's bolts.

I removed the alternator, unbolted the power steering pump and moved it out of the way, leaving all hoses attached to it. Disconnected the hose from the bottom of the reservoir tho after sucking out the fluid.

I didn't need to lift the motor at all, or drop the subframe.

I disconnected the oil cooler lines from the oil thermostat, they were held on with a torn screw. Removed the oil thermostat blind from on top using E10 and E12 sockets with a 2-3 inch extension and ratchet.

That's about it, didn't end up being as terrible as I expected. The gasket was completely flat and felt like hard plastic, quite obviously just pumping out right out of it.

Put everything back together and she's running great and no more oil leak. Dripping coolant now tho, so to hunt down that is next...

I hope this info helps the next guy to do this job. Didn't have to remove the water pump. Lining up the power steering pump and alternator was probably the biggest pain next to getting those three E torx bolts out blind.

Any questions feel free to ask.