Oil pan removal

[Jimmy Stewart]

So I’ve read multiple ideas and thoughts on this subject but really need some advice from someone who has done this job. My 97 F250 HD is leaking from the dipstick flange on the side of the oil pan. There is also some rust spots that I want to take a look at, may need to replace pan. I am wondering if it’s possible to get this out with the motor in the truck? I do not want to cut the cross member, that’s not an option.

 

[greenskeeper]

To do it "right" the engine needs to be pulled and inverted for the sealant to bond properly. I've heard of success stories with cleaning the rust and coating the entire pan with POR-15. Also just because the dipstick flange is leaking doesn't mean the entire pan is bad, just replace the assembly and motor on.

 

[Jimmy Stewart]

To do it "right" the engine needs to be pulled and inverted for the sealant to bond properly. I've heard of success stories with cleaning the rust and coating the entire pan with POR-15. Also just because the dipstick flange is leaking doesn't mean the entire pan is bad, just replace the assembly and motor on.

I cant replace it without removing the pan.

 

[Jimmy Stewart]

The male part of the flange goes on the inside of the pan and through the hole where you then screw the female “nut” on to the male threads from the outside.

 

[greenskeeper]

The male part of the flange goes on the inside of the pan and through the hole where you then screw the female “nut” on to the male threads from the outside.

yes...just don't drop it into the pan or you might have to go fishing

 

[Jimmy Stewart]

yes...just don't drop it into the pan or you might have to go fishing

That’s why I want to get the pan all the way out

 

[FarmerFrank]

That’s why I want to get the pan all the way out

Then you will have to pull the engine out of the truck. It’s not that big of a job after you’ve done a few.

I’d suggest trying to seal it in the truck first. If it falls then pull the engine or cut a hole in the pan to get it out.

 

[Jimmy Stewart]

Then you will have to pull the engine out of the truck. It’s not that big of a job after you’ve done a few.

I’d suggest trying to seal it in the truck first. If it falls then pull the engine or cut a hole in the pan to get it out.

Ok, thanks

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Fyi: you cannot pull the pan without removing the engine, however, the dipstick leaking is very common and it can be fixed without removing the pan:

https://oilpanrepair.com/

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Check out this thread as well,it can be done without the expensive kit, but you’ll need a lot of patience and/or nerves. Think of the old “Operation” game: “It takes a very steady hand...”



https://www.oilburners.net/threads/base-of-dipstick-tube-fell-into-oil-pan-help.32281/page-2

 

[Jimmy Stewart]

Thanks @lotzagoodstuff. Good info.

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

You betcha (insert former Midwest accent)

Now you’ve got to document how you fixed it, you have two choices:

A) Welding wire, odd tools and the nerves of a surgeon

B) Spend the coin on the cool billet piece that’s supposedly the cat’s pajamas

We’ll be watching for updates!

 

[Jimmy Stewart]

You betcha (insert firmer Midwest accent)

Now you’ve got to document how you fixed it, you have two choices:

A) Welding wire, odd tools and the nerves of a surgeon

B) Spend the coin on the cool billet piece that’s supposedly the cat’s pajamas

We’ll be watching for updates!

I’ll be updating soon.

 

[no mufflers]

i see sooo many trucks with cut out cross members to change the oil pan. surely not how i do it.

 

[mike_hurd2000]

I’ll be updating soon.

If the inner pice is damaged there is a adapter pice you can buy from strictly Diesel to fix the leak with out removing the oil pan or you can buy a repair kit from dieselrings.com here a pick o the adapter.

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