oil pan issues..

[JLDickmon]

someone refresh my memory..
there is a way to replace the oil pan on a 7.3 without pulling the engine or using that 2 piece glue-together pan..

but I can't remember what it is..

 

[dustinz85]

Cut the cross member out.. but after all that hassle it would be easier to pull the motor.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Yea, hack jobs. I think that's what you mean.

 

[PDT1081]

someone refresh my memory..
there is a way to replace the oil pan on a 7.3 without pulling the engine or using that 2 piece glue-together pan..

but I can't remember what it is..

Unbolt the motor mounts and lift the motor. It's tight, but you can get enough room to swap the pan on a 4x4. Might also need to loosen the body mounts to gain enough clearance. There is also a gasket now, made by Moroso, sold by RiffRaff that eliminates the need to turn the motor upside down.

 

[Arisley]

Rent a hoist, pull the motor and do it right.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Yep. I just fixed a job that a Ford dealer did. It leaked worse after they touched it. I also found RTV beads cramed in the pick up tube.

 

[ToMang07]

someone refresh my memory..
there is a way to replace the oil pan on a 7.3 without pulling the engine or using that 2 piece glue-together pan..

but I can't remember what it is..

You talking about that fiberglass shell thing?