Oil Pan Gasket Replacement

genovet · 05-13-2001, 07:12 PM

I already have the tranny removed from my '86 5.0 Mustang and I would like to replace the leaking oil pan gasket. It appears that the engine must be raised to remove the oil pan. If this is true, how much does the engine need to be raised? Is an engine hoist the best choice or is there an easier method? What must be removed/unhooked before removing the oil pan? Thanks.

IMPULSERACING · 05-14-2001, 12:29 PM

An engine hiost is the best way to go. You'll have to unbolt your engine mounts and raise the engine enough to lower the pan untill the oil pump is almost flush with the top of the pan. Also make sure you get a one piece gasket. It seals a lot better. Hope this helps.

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KULTULZ · 05-15-2001, 05:31 AM

With the transmission removed, the only safe way is with a hoist. Don`t forget to put a new rear seal in while you have it apart.

05-13-2001, 07:12 PM	#1
genovet Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Erial, NJ, USA Posts: 4	Oil Pan Gasket Replacement I already have the tranny removed from my '86 5.0 Mustang and I would like to replace the leaking oil pan gasket. It appears that the engine must be raised to remove the oil pan. If this is true, how much does the engine need to be raised? Is an engine hoist the best choice or is there an easier method? What must be removed/unhooked before removing the oil pan? Thanks.

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05-14-2001, 12:29 PM	#2
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	An engine hiost is the best way to go. You'll have to unbolt your engine mounts and raise the engine enough to lower the pan untill the oil pump is almost flush with the top of the pan. Also make sure you get a one piece gasket. It seals a lot better. Hope this helps. ------------------ 92' LX Hatch 5 spd, Performer Intake, 1/2" spacer, pro-m 75mm MAF, 70mm T.B., 24lb injectors, 190lph, BBK fenderwall cold air, mallary ignition & coil, 1.7 rockers, Ripper Shifter, Scattershield, Dual Friction Clutch, SVO Quadrant, Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Eibach frnt drag springs, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bar, battery in hatch, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 9

05-15-2001, 05:31 AM	#3
KULTULZ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WDC/BAL Metro Posts: 17	With the transmission removed, the only safe way is with a hoist. Don`t forget to put a new rear seal in while you have it apart.