Engine Oil Pan+Screen

OIL PAN
\* Good News, Found Only Loose Paint
\* Why Is Factory Pan Painted Inside?OIL PAN
\* Bad News, If Broken Guides In Pan
\* Good News, This Is NOT My Oil PanOIL SCREEN
\* Removed+Cleaned
\* Optional SpringClamp On RiserTube
## Tools & Supplies Required

* 16mm+13mm+10mm+5/16"HexHead Wrenches+Sockets+Driver+SwivelExtension+Ratchet
* Clean PuttyKnife: ThinBlade
* Oil Filter OffOnlyWrench For TightSpace: GearWrench Or ModifiedWrench
* CatchPan, ReCycleContainer, AbsorbantLitter, ShopRags, WheelChocks, Jack, JackStands
* Carb+Throttle SprayCleaner: CRC \ SuperTech
* RTV Sealant 700f\371c: Permatex.UltraCopper OrEqual
* Black \ Gray HighHeat SprayPaint: Krylon \ Rustoleum OrEqual
* Oil PanGasket: Ford.1L2z-6710-aa Replaced By FelPro.os30687r
* Oil DrainWasher: Ford.f77z-6734-ab Replaced By 1/8"Slice Of 1/2"ID Fuel\Oil\Heater Hose
* Oil Filter 22mm\*1.5mThrd : Ford.fL820s\f1az-6731-bd Replaced By K&N.hp2011
* Oil 5qts: 5w30.Blended Replaced By 0w30.FullSyn Each Spring & 0w20.FullSyn Each Autumn
* Optional DrainValve 14mmDiam\*1.5mmThrd For Easy Future OilChanges: Fumoto.f106n

## Procedure

* Remove Plug, Allow Oil To Drain, Then Replace Plug HandTight
* Remove 8of10 5mmDiam~0.8Thrd~20mmLong~10mmHxHd Pan Bolts
* Loosen 2of10 5mmDiam~0.8Thrd~20mmLong~10mmHxHd Pan Bolts But Leave In Place
* Using A Thin+Clean Scrapper, Gently Loosen Pan & Old Gasket, Do Not Scratch MatingSurfaces
* With Pan Hanging On 2 Remaining Bolts, Allow More Oil To Drain From Pan Flange
* While Supporting The Loose Pan Level, Remove 2 Remaining Bolts & Drop Pan Onto A ShopRag
* Inspect Pan Interior For Metal\PlasticShavings\Slivers\Grit\Brokens Or LoosePaint
* Loosen OilScreen M5Diam~0.8Thrd~20mmLong~5/16"HxHd Bolt; Retainer Keeps It From Falling Out
* Remove OilScreen From The OilPumpInletTube With A Gentle Twist, Easy As These Are Plastic Parts
* Inspect OilScreen+Tube+ConnectingORings For Metal\PlasticShavings & Loose\BrokenParts
* Vacuum\BlowOut Any Material\Particles; Use Carb+Throttle Cleaner To Remove Grime+Sludge
* Optional SpringHoseClamp On OilTube ORing Connection, WormGearHoseClamp NOT Recommended
* Optional LiteSmear Of RTV On OilTube ORing, Replace ORing If Brittle\Cracked\Worn
* If Pan Is Dirty\Rusty, Brush Clean & Paint BottomExteriorSide; Replace With New Pan If Warped
* RTV On Pan Flange\Gasket Is NOT Recommended; It Will Cause Leaks; Learned This The Hard Way
* ReInstall Pan Bolts; HandStart Then WrenchTight To 7ftLb=80InLb Max

## EngineColdStart Procedure

If a V6~4.0L~SOHC Engine hasn't run for 12hours or longer, this EngineColdStart routine is recommended,

in order to generally PreLubricate Engine components & specificly to PrePressurize the TimingTensioners.

* Turn Key To RUN Not START, Let InstrumentCluster Lamp+BuzzerTest Complete
* Push+Hold GasPedal To Floor, InstrumentCluster OilPressureNeedle Should Be At Zero
* Turn Key To START, Let Engine CRANK Without Starting Until OilPressureNeedle Moves Or ~10secs
* Let Key SpringReturn To RUN, Engine CRANK Should Stop
* Release GasPedal, Turn Key To START; When Engine STARTS, Let Key SpringReturn To RUN
* OilPressureNeedle Should Quickly Rise+Hold At MidGage Position

## Links To Related Info

Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience:

https://youtu.be/ygU4Z6NZDZs?t=1 Oil Pan+PanGasket Remove+Replace
https://youtu.be/Kc9cYeaDym4?t=16 Oil Pan+PanGasket Remove+Replace
https://youtu.be/Yn2PQIwuTDQ?t=1 Oil Pan+PanGasket+PumpScreen+Girdle+GirdleGasket Remove+Replace
https://help.fumotooildrainvalve.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002966182-List-of-Fumoto-Products Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n
https://sporttrac.org/threads/oil-drain-valve.121347 Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n
https://youtu.be/XzJH7SifcQk?t=320 Oil PumpScreen Remove+Clean
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/stuff-in-the-oil-pan.494927 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/plastic-pieces-in-my-oil-pan-wtf.72456 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/04-oil-pan-removed-and-found-this.471051 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/look-what-i-found-in-my-oil-pan-what-is-it.472148 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/can-anyone-id-these-parts-i-found.491733 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found