Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
1.
Repair procedure for a leak at oil pan gasket between the oil pan and cylinder block, or between the oil pan and the rear main cap. See block
diagram Procedure A, Step A4/F1, Figures 3 and 4.
a.
Remove the oil pan from the engine and remove the old gasket from the oil pan. Do not remove the rear main cap or wedge seal from the
engine.
b.
Clean ALL the oil and old sealer from the oil pan, taking special care to remove ALL the old sealer from the oil pan gasket groove in the oil
pan. Thoroughly wash the oil pan.
c.
Clean ALL the oil and old sealer from the oil pan sealing area on the cylinder block and rear main cap. Take special care to scrape/scratch
all the old sealer from the exposed areas of the rear cap, wedge seal and cylinder block. This is a critical sealing area.
