Oil pan gasket leaks oil

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
How do I replace it myself?
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 7:58 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

This isn't a fun job, but it can be done at home. You will need to lift the front of the vehicle so you have clearance.

Now, the directions are specific but may seem vague to you. Feel free to ask me questions if you don't understand something.

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1995 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L
Oil Pan, Engine
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Engine Lubrication Oil Pan Service and Repair Procedures Oil Pan, Engine
OIL PAN, ENGINE
1. Relieve fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove oil dipstick.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. On models with low oil level sensor, remove retainer clip at sensor and disconnect sensor electrical connector.
5. Drain crankcase.
6. Remove starter motor, then disconnect Exhaust Gas Oxygen (EGO) sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove Y-pipe and catalytic converter assembly.
8. Remove lower engine/flywheel dust cover from converter/flywheel housing.

Fig. 28 Oil Pan

pic 1

9. Remove oil pan to cylinder block and front cover attaching screws, then the oil pan and gasket.
10. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Clean all sealing surfaces using metal surface cleaner part No. F4AZ-19A536-RA, or equivalent.
B. Apply 1/4 inch bead of suitable silicone sealer to junction of front and rear main bearing caps with cylinder block, prior to installing new gasket. Install pan within five minutes of sealant application.
C. Locate gasket to oil pan using a suitable gasket adhesive
d. Tighten oil pan bolts to 6-8 ft lb, then loosen one full turn and tighten again to 6-8 ft lb.
E. Tighten low oil sensor, if equipped, to 26-35 ft lb.

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Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe,

One of the main questions I had is it possible to remove the pan without dropping exhaust? Because it has been welded together where the 2 bolt flange was at the catalytic converter and flex pipe flanges! So without cutting the exhaust It would be hard to drop the exhaust? I actually am a retired mechanic and this is a second car I am trying to get some more time out of because I have put too much money in it in the past. Thanks for your help. If you have any more info let me know.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 8:30 PM
Tiny
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I have to be honest, if you don't drop the exhaust, I don't think there is enough room to get it off. The pump is in the way. Are you able to unbolt it at the manifolds? I attached a pic. Do you have it welded at to the manifold?

Joe
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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Hi again Joe,

It is not welded at the manifold so I will have to see if I can get the nuts loose. Thanks a lot for your help.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 9:07 PM
Tiny
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No problem. Let me know how it turns out for you. Let me know if you need anything else.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 9:14 PM

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