Classic/Antique Car Repair: Bronco oil pan, bolt holes, torque wrench


Question
QUESTION: I am looking at a 96 Bronco with the 302 engine that needs a new oil pan.What does it take to change the oil pan?

ANSWER: Is this the big Bronco or the little one that is built on the Ranger chassis? Let me know.
Brad

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: The Bronco is a 96 full size built on truck frame.

Answer
This should be a straight forward job with plenty of clearance to get the pan out once the bolts are removed. the important part is to use a torque wrench when installing the pan to prevent distortion around the bolt holes. Once a pan is overtightened and the bolt holes distorted it will leak forever. Pan bolt only need about 10 foot or 100 inch pounds of torque.
Brad