4.6 Oil Pan 1997 XR7

January 13, 2009, 05:53:34 PM

I am trying to remove my oil pan and am stuck. I've disconnected everything discussed in the Helms and Haynes manuals and can't seem to lift the engin high enough to get the pan past the bellhousing.

The rear wheels are on the ground still. Q: If I lift the back to take weight off the rear suspension, will I change the geometry between the engine/trans and the crossmember so as to give me enough room to get the pan out.

It's driving me crazy.

Dennis

4.6 Oil Pan 1997 XR7

Reply #1 – January 13, 2009, 06:20:12 PM

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The rear wheels are on the ground still. Q: If I lift the back to take weight off the rear suspension, will I change the geometry between the engine/trans and the crossmember so as to give me enough room to get the pan out.

nope. you have to drop the trans mount and let the tranny down that way. not sure if that will help you get the oil pan out though. i assume you have the engine mounts dis connected so the engine will have to be supported from above as to let it drop in the rear. otherwise its got nothing to pivot on.

4.6 Oil Pan 1997 XR7

Reply #2 – January 13, 2009, 08:33:24 PM

Thanks, I'll look into that. (I do have the mounts disconnected)

Dennis