oil pan gasket question

[littlemrsmopar]

I ran a search and didnt see anything that pertained to my question so here goes.

1995 F-150 4x4 5.0L:kiss:

Pan gasket leaks like a sieve and is practically non-existant. I've had more than one "oil-change dude" shake his finger at me over it, and now Im being told that it is shorting out my o2 sensor.:booo:

So, when I take "Butch" to the shop I need to know whether or not the mechanic is shining me on (naaahhhh, they would do that would they?) :stirpot:

Thus, question the first (this means "Q#1" for you non-literary types:redneck: ).

If you were going to change an oil pan gasket what parts would you need and how much time might it take? (we are assuming this is a "no beers" job {I know for me every beer adds a half hour to the task at hand,:corn: lol})

BE GENTLE! Im a newb:looser: and know nothing other than I need to fill it with gas and keep the oil changed. Like I said, this is for my info when I interview mechanics.

Thanks guys:awesomework:

 

[pokey]

Parts, pan gasket ,oil filter, oil
time. unless the motor has to be lifted to pull the pan shouldnt take anymore than 2 hours. I am sure one of the pro mech types on here should have the time book for that.

 

[Not Jobless]

They make a one piece rubber/metal impregnated gasket for the oil pan, works sweet.

Schucks or Napa should have them.

 

[nick c]

The online repair resource I have access too gave these steps for a 5.0L F-150. Sounds to me like you'd have to lift the motor...which isn't suprising on an IFS rig. Bummer.

Drain the cooling system.
CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.


Remove the bolts attaching the fan shroud to the radiator and position the shroud over the fan.
Remove the upper intake manifold and throttle body (see Section 5).
Remove the nuts and lockwashers attaching the engine support insulators to the chassis bracket.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the oil cooler line at the left side of the radiator.
Remove the exhaust system.
Raise the engine and place wood blocks under the engine supports.
Drain the crankcase.
CAUTION
The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number of skin disorders, including cancer! You should make every effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should be worn when changing the oil. Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner should be used.


Support the transmission with a floor jack and remove the transmission crossmember.
Remove the oil pan attaching bolts and lower the oil pan onto the crossmember.
Remove the two bolts attaching the oil pump pickup tube to the oil pump. Remove the nut attaching the oil pump pickup tube to the No. 3 main bearing cap stud. Lower the pickup tube and screen into the oil pan.
Remove the oil pan from the vehicle.

 

[GaryTJ]

You are correct. It is a BIatch job.

 

[littlemrsmopar]

Thanks guys. I already had the heads up that the motor was going to have to be lifted so I had new motor mounts on hand already.
However, I had no idea that it was going to be that involved (drain the coolant to change an oil pan gasket, WTF, lol), no wonder my resident mechanic doesnt want to touch it.