Leaking oil pan - Diesel Forum

Freedom 92 · 11-04-2009, 07:02 PM

How much clearance should there be between the cross member and the oil pan? Mine is touching! I think its starting to wear through and leak. I need guidance please. What should I do.

69cj · 11-04-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedom 92

How much clearance should there be between the cross member and the oil pan? Mine is touching! I think its starting to wear through and leak. I need guidance please. What should I do.

Do you have a Pinto, Mustang or truck??

pigsbreath · 11-06-2009, 10:22 AM

since you posted under 6.0L WILL ASSUME ITS A 6.OL

need to disconnect engine mounts
raise motor off frame
remove pan bolts
slide pan rearward
remove two bolts to pick up
remove pan

mont91 · 11-06-2009, 08:12 PM

Should not be touching. Broken engine mount? Bent cross member? Check mounts.

Freedom 92 · 11-07-2009, 12:36 AM

Oops sorry. Yes its a 2004 f-250 king ranch 6.0 ps. The pan is rubbing on the trailing edge of the crossmember. The mounts appear to be solid. I dont know if the diesels had the conventional rubber mounts or not, but I thought there should be at least 1/4" clearance there.

69cj · 11-07-2009, 10:15 AM

Did you check the tranny mount? Something is not kosher. You need to find the cause before repairing or you will be doing it again.