Oil pan leaking
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Oil pan leaking
I have a 1993 F350 w/ 7.3 diesel and the oil pan is leaking , either from rust hole or pan gasket , can't realy tell . But from what I have been told you have to raise the cab and engine to get the pan out from under it. Was told about a day and a half labor and parts at a Ford dealer. Just wondering if anyone had a short cut that might help. Thanks Brian
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I heard you have to raise the engine. There was a thread on this just a few weeks ago. Do a search. There were some good ideas. Also if you drop down to the IDI forum, maybe Dave or Pete or the other gurus can help.
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What do you have for a trans...auto/manual.
You can just lift the engine to do that job, but it is about 3 steps less than the engine removal which as stated will give you more work area and a better job.
What ever you want to do.... email me (click on my name) and I will send you the How too info.
You can just lift the engine to do that job, but it is about 3 steps less than the engine removal which as stated will give you more work area and a better job.
What ever you want to do.... email me (click on my name) and I will send you the How too info.
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digger52,
I put a pdf document on my web site:
http://webpages.charter.net/idi_diesel/diesel_information_001.htm
Click on "oil pan removal 1993 diesel engines"
Mine was leaking also I drained the oil, cleaned the pan with lacquer thinner let it dry and coated it with epoxy, it's held up for over a year now. It's best to replace the pan but as you can see I think you’re better off removing the engine. I'm saving my beer cans for an engine hoist. I figure I'll get the IP, injectors, valley pan, valve covers, oil cooler and oil pan all at once come spring...
I put a pdf document on my web site:
http://webpages.charter.net/idi_diesel/diesel_information_001.htm
Click on "oil pan removal 1993 diesel engines"
Mine was leaking also I drained the oil, cleaned the pan with lacquer thinner let it dry and coated it with epoxy, it's held up for over a year now. It's best to replace the pan but as you can see I think you’re better off removing the engine. I'm saving my beer cans for an engine hoist. I figure I'll get the IP, injectors, valley pan, valve covers, oil cooler and oil pan all at once come spring...
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you can get the pan off without removing a lot of stuff---been there--three times--same vehicle--brother--what a story--anywho--remove mount bolts--board back of balancer--right next to timing cover--raise up--till stops--be careful--then put 2x4 between mount and frame holds--then--after drain oil--remove pan bolts--drop pan down--then have to reach up in to get pump bolts loose--and the lift tube nut on the center main stud--then take out pan and oil pump together--it aint easy--but possible--just take it easy--dont get heavy handed--then can clean all up and replace pan gasket--i glued it to the block with weatherstrip adhesive--so its held in place--and doesnt move--
