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I currently have a 2001 7.3L Diesel that needs the oil pan replaced. My question is can the cross member be taken out, replace the oil pan and then re-bolt in the cross member? If this can be done what if any are the concearns with doing this? I would assume that a good portion of the front end weight should be off the frame by use of engine hoist....any and all advice is appreciated!!!
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Welcome to FTE.
Your best bet is to remove the engine and replace the oil pan that way. The cross member needs to be cut and re-welded plus the seal on the pan lip is most likely to not re-seal well thus resulting in a leak.
Here's an interesting thread that was posted lately: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...250-7-3-a.html
Your best bet is to remove the engine and replace the oil pan that way. The cross member needs to be cut and re-welded plus the seal on the pan lip is most likely to not re-seal well thus resulting in a leak.
Here's an interesting thread that was posted lately: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...250-7-3-a.html
