Question64 ford f100 292 auto. trans. what are the steps to change the oil pan gasket?
AnswerHello Mike,
I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim” - Specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.
And I do appreciate you asking me a question, however it is NOT in my area expertise...but I'll give you some basics.
Get a clean 5 gallon bucket....and drain the tranny fluid. Then put the drain plug back in. Keep track of how much fluid you drained out.!!
Unscrew all the bolts holding the pan in place. Using a stiff scraper or putty knife, pry in various places around the pan, to loosen it. DO NOT bend the pan...take your time.
Be careful because once it starts to come off, it will want to drop...and there may still be a fair amount of tranny fluid in there...so wear your safey glasses and be ready to hold the pan steady and level to avoid that situation. Having the drain plug back in assures that at least no remaining fluid comes out of that hole.
Once you get it off....clean all gasket material from the tranny and the pan. Wipe and clean things as you see fit....up in the tranny and the pan itself. IF there are serviceable items in the tranny - like a filter - change them. (sorry, but I wouldn't know what items for sure - but I am sure most have a filter).
When you are done....reinstall the pan, using a new gasket. Make SURE the drain plug is tight....and add the proper tranny fluid - NEW of course - in the proper tranny fill location up in your engine compartment. Because you know how much you drained out....you could put that much back in and then check the level after letting your rig idle in park for a few minutes.
Turn your engine off and be sure to check for any drips or leakage around your tranny pan.
OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you Might be able to find or order a repair manual for your car, either from a local parts store or Amazon, Borders, eBay etc. or maybe on eBay etc. etc. It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.
Also for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for a classic/vintage car club in your area. Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful, especially if you are going to do mechanical work yourself. Who knows, maybe one of those folks has had the same problem or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.
Mike I hope that helps and should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.
Thank you.
(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)
