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1989 Ranger Leaking Oil From Front of Engine?
It seems that I've got to take the engine out to change the oil pan seal. Should I replace other seals at this time? Do I really have to remove the engine? There seems to be newer oil pan gaskets that are supposed to solve the problem... anyone with this experience? I don't like leaky trucks. Just didn't think I'd have to remove an engine to replace a pan gasket.
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- joseph bLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
You may be able to put it on a lift and remove the oil pan that way unless there is a cross member that gets in the way. The only other option is to rent a cherry picker and an engine stand. If it come to that, I'd replace the intake manifold upper and lower gaskets, the valve cover gaskets. This is the perfect opportunity to clean the engine and inspect the water pump, radiator and hoses. Replace the vacuum lines, spark plugs, exhaust gasket and thermostat too. It won't cost you much. Just think of it as preventive maintenance for later on down the road.
