Anyone ever changed an oil pan on a 5.0?

[OrigTXCobra]

I am wondering how to get that two humped camel looking oil pan out with the engine in the car? Do you know if I can just loosen the steering rack and tie rod ends to make enough room? I am really hoping I dont have to drop the K member or lift the engine! Appreciate any help!!!

Happy Memorial day to all.

 

[buddha93]

It's nearly impossible, but it can be done. I did it once and I'm not sure I'd ever do it again.

 

[cobr96]

loosen the fan shroud, engine mount bolts and jack the engine as high as you can.

 

[drkhrse]

loosen the fan shroud, engine mount bolts and jack the engine as high as you can.

Yep, If the trans is out it is even easier.

 

[cobra186]

You will have to remove fan shroud, take off engine mounts nuts, use an engine hoist to pull the motor up as high and into the firewall as possible, then loosen steering rack. The you can unbolt the pan. Then I still had to drop the pan a little so that I could remove the oil pump for more room to get the pan out.

I have done it only once with the engine in.... and I will never do it that way again. I find it much easier and quicker to just pull the engine out of the chassis.

 

[OrigTXCobra]

That's what I was afraid of...thanks for the feedback guys.

 

[82Mustang]

there is an upside, you can clean the hell outta the engine bay amd freshen up leaky gaskets now...as well as dump money into the heads, exhaust, etc.. lol good luck and i agree, i'd rather pull the engine

 

[ShortThrow50]

just pull the engine and trans and clean everything up. only take you a weekend