hello gang;

In the very near future, I shall have to change my oil pan gasket. It leaks quite bad, mostly just above the starter. The other area where the leak is bad is directly on the other side of the pan. It appears that the gasket is sliding out of both sides of the pan.

Is there some form of a band aid fix for this. I need to slow the leak down a bit, just for a week or so.

I have read a lot of articles on the changing of the gasket, and it seems that all have different perspectives on how to do it. I am looking forward to the challenge of doing it, but I need some more direction on just how to do it correctly and with little fuss. I just can not afford to take it to the shop. I need a temporary fix or a temporary slowing down of the drip.

Furthermore, does anyone know of a more in depth article on how the DIY person can tackle this job. I will be doing it in a storage room parking lot, and will have the space for about 2 to 3 days. I know that when I start, my van shall be pretty much dead in the water, so to speak. I shall be working in the lot at night, sleep in the morning, and work on my van in the early afternoon until dark, and then back to work in the lot.

I would take it to the shop if the price was right, and I was assured that the work would be done properly.

I really can not afford to take it to a shop, and if the problem of doing it myself becomes too much, then I would consider letting this vehicle go.

Letting this van go is my last resort. After all, it is only a gasket. Ford and their bright ideas.

thanks,

Econobug

 

Common problem with Ford gaskets.
Depending on how much room you have between the engine pan and cross member will determine if you want to tackle the job.
If you have enough room to drop the pan and get the gasket out and a new one on not a bad job.
On the other hand if you have to disconnect the mounts and jack up the engine without breaking anything up top , it can get more involved.

 

thanks for the fast response hanky.

I shall post some photos tomorrow, and take it from there. This has me a little on edge.

again thanks,

Econobug