Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Oil Pan Gasket: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Revision
Article No.
03-5-3
03/17/03
ENGINE - 3.0L 2V (VULCAN) REVISED OIL PAN
GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - NEW
SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1986-2001 TAURUS
1990-1991 PROBE
1992-1994 TEMPO
1986-1997 AEROSTAR
1991-2001 RANGER
1995-2000 WINDSTAR
MERCURY:
1986-2001 SABLE
1992-1994 TOPAZ
Article 01-12-4 is being republished in its entirety to update the Service Parts involved.
ISSUE
A service oil pan gasket and a new service oil pan gasket kit has been released for all 3.0L-2V "Vulcan" engines built from 1986-2001. The new service
(only) gasket eliminates the need to attach the gasket to the block with a contact adhesive thus eliminating gasket creep (sideways) movement during
installation. Slightly longer fasteners (bolts) have also been released and packaged in the kit. The old bolts must be replaced with the new ones. The new
gasket is installed by placing it on the oil pan and not gluing it to the block. The bolts will still have to be torqued twice during installation and once after
the engine has reached operating temperature. The torque value for the bolts has not changed and is the same as listed in the Workshop Manuals.
ACTION
Install the new service Oil Pan Gasket Service Kit (2U7Z-6710-AA). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Use the following revised Oil Pan Gasket kit (2U7Z-6710-AA) installation procedure.
1.
Remove the oil pan as instructed in the appropriate model year Service Work Shop Manual and discard the old gasket and fasteners (bolts).
2.
Clean and inspect both the oil pan and the engine block mounting surface. Carefully and thoroughly remove all traces of the old RTV sealant from
the oil pan and engine block. Refer to the Workshop Manual for the correct metal surface cleaner.
