MasterofDisaster
Senior Member
Six or so months ago I saw a drop on the bottom of my oil pan, and I had a spot or two on the garage floor. The mess starts around the last few bolts on the sides of the oil pan and runs around the back of the pan. There's a some mess on the sheet metal between the bell housing and engine.
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The car is an 08GT with about 110k miles.
Questions:
MoD
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The car is an 08GT with about 110k miles.
Questions:
- Is this time for a new gasket or is it a more complex problem?
- Most places offer Felpro gaskets; some Ford. What's the best gasket for a 4.6l?
- http://iihs.net/fsm/?d=165&f=Oil Pan.pdf&p=1 says to lift the engine about 1.5" and lower the subframe about 2". Has any one just lowered the subframe? It would sound easier?
- The manual also says the gasket is reusable, but then say to discard it. Any point in reusing a gasket w/ 110k miles?
- If it's reusable, why not just retorque the pan bolts to 15lbft & give them an additional 60° per the manual?
- Any other thoughts or tips?
MoD