Oil Pan Gaskets

Magnum PD · Nov 8, 2021

Not recommended. Is my opinion

JohnT24 · Nov 9, 2021

Magnum PD said:
Not recommended. Is my opinion

Yeah
Thats my gut feeling also.

Im not crazy about that 1/4” or whatever spacing.

Ive got a ford pan and silicone on order from the dealership.
Engine is out and Im taking my time

ncollins64 · Nov 9, 2021

I love the Ford gray death sealant, stuff will seal anything.

JohnT24 · Nov 11, 2021

Since I have the engine out and the oil pan off

Should I replace the rear main seal?

Just because I’m in there? Don’t see any leaking but it is 26 years old

dsberman94 · Nov 11, 2021

Nope. Let it ride. If you replace it, it WILL leak.

JohnT24 · Nov 11, 2021

dsberman94 said:
Nope. Let it ride. If you replace it, it WILL leak.

Thanks

I think I read somewhere that the 7.3 rarely leaks at the rear seal.

gnxtc2 · Nov 11, 2021

JohnT24 said:
Since I have the engine out and the oil pan off

Should I replace the rear main seal?

Just because I’m in there? Don’t see any leaking but it is 26 years old

Don't touch it!!!!

Billy T.
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dsberman94 · Nov 11, 2021

JohnT24 said:
Thanks

I think I read somewhere that the 7.3 rarely leaks at the rear seal.

They don’t. Unless you touch it.

Petro · Nov 11, 2021

Not sure who told you guys not to touch the rear main, but I put one in every time I have a motor out or every time I have a transmission out. Probably install five or six a month and they never leak. I would definitely replace that seal, I see old seals start leaking pretty regularly. If they are leaking after you install new ones, your installing them wrong, plain and simple.

Magnum PD · Nov 12, 2021

You gotta do it just right. I put the wear sleeve.

Petro · Nov 13, 2021

Magnum PD said:
You gotta do it just right. I put the wear sleeve.

I install them with a wear sleeve also, takes all of a minute and its a peace of mind. Saying they never leak unless you touch them or that it WILL leak if you replace it, is the most ignorant thing I've seen on the internet this week. Impressively stupid.

Magnum PD · Nov 13, 2021

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it, is their thinking.

JohnT24 · Nov 13, 2021

Well I just looked at mine and it’s dry as a bone so ima replace the oil pan and get on with life

Nothing personal with the finger
That goes out to the world in general

I’m greasy dirty hungry and horny.

Just happy I got something accomplished today.

Magnum PD · Nov 13, 2021

You could rhino cover the new oil pan

JohnT24 · Nov 14, 2021

Magnum PD said:
You could rhino cover the new oil pan

Thats a good idea

about the oil pan installation,

this is a brand new Ford pan, I assume you apply the silicone over the painted surface? where it seals up against the block..

and, whats the best silicone remover? Ford recommends their ZC-30 remover

and ZC-31 metal prep.

can't find it online.... haven't checked the dealer yet

gnxtc2 · Nov 14, 2021

Wait until you see the price of ZC-31. I would use acetone or brake cleaner.

Billy T.
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Magnum PD · Nov 14, 2021

Depending on the paint, may need to take it off to bare metal

JohnT24 · Nov 14, 2021

Magnum PD said:
Depending on the paint, may need to take it off to bare metal

It’s a brand new stock oil pan from Ford.

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Magnum PD · Nov 14, 2021

Make sure the oil dipstick to pan adapter is done right or get another different/better adapter.

JohnT24 · Nov 14, 2021

Magnum PD said:
Make sure the oil dipstick to pan adapter is done right or get another different/better adapter.

Yeah I was wondering about that because I’m not crazy about the stock design.

Is there a better aftermarket dipstick adapter available?

What would you suggest.