Hi all, I am replacing my oil pan gasket, front and rear main seals in the morning. My Chiltons manual says that I need to drain my radiator, remove my intake and several other steps. I understand that there is minimal clearance between the oil pan and cross member, but is all this necessary? Can I just disconnect my motor mounts and jack the engine up slightly? I already have my transmission out so I have plenty of room to work. Thanks to all who reply! Btw this is an '88 bronco with a 302.
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Gasket Installation in an 89 5.8; "...you can't tell from this pic, but there just isn't enough room to drop the pan without raising the motor. Avoiding cork for the replacement gasket and using the one piece rubber gasket, will save you from another weekend of wrenching to do the same job prematurely..." read more
Source: by Waltman http://www.supermotors.net/registry/10222/55357
Gasket Installation info in a 96 5.8; "...I just did mine last night. Did not have to raise the motor at all. It does help to remove the starter and drop the exhaust at the manifolds. It drops down a ways so the pan will drop a little more. The pan drops down far enough to get the old gasket out. Get the engine as clean as you can with a can or two of engine degreaser before you start. Especially at the tranny inspection plate. The new gasket can be put on by going around the outise of the pan. Others have said to try to get it under the oil pump. There is enough slack in the front and back where it goes around the bearings to spread out far enough to get it in place. It took a while to clean off the surfaces of the pan and block for a clen fit. It took about 5 hours overall..."
Source: by Tony R (TonyR)
I have more pan LINKs in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=169
such as;
Availability of New Silicone Gasket & Sealant TSB 98-7-4 for 84-96 Bronco; 84-98 Econoline, F-150, F-250 HD, F-250 LD; 84-99 Super Duty F Series, etc.
Source: by Ford
A new Silicone Gasket And Sealant (F7AZ-19554-EA) material is now available for routine engine service or repair of engine oil leaks.
ACTION Use the new Silicone Gasket And Sealant for servicing:
Oil pan gaskets and T-joints
Intake end seals
Overhead cam caps
Valve and timing covers
Bearing split lines
Side cover plates
Rear oil seals
The new sealant has better adhesion, flexibility for moving/vibrating joints, resistance to fluids, and is easier to dispense.
NOTE: THIS MATERIAL IS NOT A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR A SILICONE RUBBER, GRAPHITE, OR OTHER TYPE OF PRE-FORMED GASKET.
F7AZ-19554-EA Silicone Gasket And Sealant
Gasket Installation in an 89 5.8; "...you can't tell from this pic, but there just isn't enough room to drop the pan without raising the motor. Avoiding cork for the replacement gasket and using the one piece rubber gasket, will save you from another weekend of wrenching to do the same job prematurely..." read more
Source: by Waltman http://www.supermotors.net/registry/10222/55357
Gasket Installation info in a 96 5.8; "...I just did mine last night. Did not have to raise the motor at all. It does help to remove the starter and drop the exhaust at the manifolds. It drops down a ways so the pan will drop a little more. The pan drops down far enough to get the old gasket out. Get the engine as clean as you can with a can or two of engine degreaser before you start. Especially at the tranny inspection plate. The new gasket can be put on by going around the outise of the pan. Others have said to try to get it under the oil pump. There is enough slack in the front and back where it goes around the bearings to spread out far enough to get it in place. It took a while to clean off the surfaces of the pan and block for a clen fit. It took about 5 hours overall..."
Source: by Tony R (TonyR)
I have more pan LINKs in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=169
such as;
Availability of New Silicone Gasket & Sealant TSB 98-7-4 for 84-96 Bronco; 84-98 Econoline, F-150, F-250 HD, F-250 LD; 84-99 Super Duty F Series, etc.
Source: by Ford
A new Silicone Gasket And Sealant (F7AZ-19554-EA) material is now available for routine engine service or repair of engine oil leaks.
ACTION Use the new Silicone Gasket And Sealant for servicing:
Oil pan gaskets and T-joints
Intake end seals
Overhead cam caps
Valve and timing covers
Bearing split lines
Side cover plates
Rear oil seals
The new sealant has better adhesion, flexibility for moving/vibrating joints, resistance to fluids, and is easier to dispense.
NOTE: THIS MATERIAL IS NOT A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR A SILICONE RUBBER, GRAPHITE, OR OTHER TYPE OF PRE-FORMED GASKET.
F7AZ-19554-EA Silicone Gasket And Sealant
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