Engine Oil Pan+Screen

Tools & Supplies Required

16mm+13mm+10mm+5/16"HexHead Wrenches+Sockets+Driver+SwivelExtension+Ratchet
Clean PuttyKnife: ThinBlade
Oil Filter OffOnlyWrench For TightSpace: GearWrench Or ModifiedWrench
CatchPan, ReCycleContainer, AbsorbantLitter, ShopRags, WheelChocks, Jack, JackStands
Carb+Throttle SprayCleaner: CRC \ SuperTech
RTV Sealant 700f\371c: Permatex.UltraCopper OrEqual
Black \ Gray HighHeat SprayPaint: Krylon \ Rustoleum OrEqual
Oil PanGasket: Ford.1L2z-6710-aa Replaced By FelPro.os30687r
Oil DrainWasher: Ford.f77z-6734-ab Replaced By 1/8"Slice Of 1/2"ID Fuel\Oil\Heater Hose
Oil Filter 22mm*1.5mThrd : Ford.fL820s\f1az-6731-bd Replaced By K&N.hp2011
Oil 5qts: 5w30.Blended Replaced By 0w30.FullSyn Each Spring & 0w20.FullSyn Each Autumn
Optional DrainValve 14mmDiam*1.5mmThrd For Easy Future OilChanges: Fumoto.f106n

Procedure

Remove Plug, Allow Oil To Drain, Then Replace Plug HandTight
Remove 8of10 5mmDiam~0.8Thrd~20mmLong~10mmHxHd Pan Bolts
Loosen 2of10 5mmDiam~0.8Thrd~20mmLong~10mmHxHd Pan Bolts But Leave In Place
Using A Thin+Clean Scrapper, Gently Loosen Pan & Old Gasket, Do Not Scratch MatingSurfaces
With Pan Hanging On 2 Remaining Bolts, Allow More Oil To Drain From Pan Flange
While Supporting The Loose Pan Level, Remove 2 Remaining Bolts & Drop Pan Onto A ShopRag
Inspect Pan Interior For Metal\PlasticShavings\Slivers\Grit\Brokens Or LoosePaint
Loosen OilScreen M5Diam~0.8Thrd~20mmLong~5/16"HxHd Bolt; A Retainer Keeps It From Falling Out
Remove OilScreen From The OilPumpInletTube With A Gentle Twist, Easy As These Are Plastic Parts
Inspect OilScreen+Tube+ConnectingORings For Metal\PlasticShavings & Loose\BrokenParts
Vacuum\BlowOut Any Material\Particles; Use Carb+Throttle Cleaner To Remove Grime+Sludge
Optional SpringHoseClamp On OilTube ORing Connection, WormGearHoseClamp NOT Recommended
Optional LiteSmear Of RTV On OilTube ORing, Replace ORing If Brittle\Cracked\Worn
If Pan Is Dirty\Rusty, Brush Clean & Paint BottomExteriorSide; Replace With New Pan If Warped
RTV On Pan Flange\Gasket Is NOT Recommended; It Will Cause Leaks; Learned This The Hard Way
ReInstall Pan Bolts; HandStart Then WrenchTight To 7ftLb=80InLb Max

EngineColdStart Procedure

When a V6~4.0L~SOHC Engine hasn't run for 12 hours or longer, this EngineColdStart routine is recommended
for general PreLubrication of the Engine critical components & specificly to PrePressurize the TimingTensioners.

Turn Key To RUN Not START, Let InstrumentCluster Lamp+BuzzerTest Complete
Push+Hold GasPedal To Floor, InstrumentCluster OilPressureNeedle Should Be At Zero
Turn Key To START, Let Engine CRANK Without Starting Until OilPressureNeedle Moves Or ~10secs
Release GasPedal, Let Engine START, Then Allow Key To SpringReturn To RUN
InstrumentCluster OilPressureNeedle Should Quickly Rise+Hold At MidGage Position

Links To Related Info

Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience below:

https://youtu.be/ygU4Z6NZDZs?t=1 Oil Pan+Gasket Remove+Replace

https://youtu.be/Kc9cYeaDym4?t=16 Oil Pan+Gasket Remove+Replace

https://help.fumotooildrainvalve.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002966182-List-of-Fumoto-Products Oil DrainValve Fumoto

https://sporttrac.org/threads/oil-drain-valve.121347 Oil DrainValve Fumoto#f106n

https://youtu.be/XzJH7SifcQk?t=320 Oil PumpScreen Remove+Clean

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/plastic-pieces-in-my-oil-pan-wtf.72456 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/04-oil-pan-removed-and-found-this.471051 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/look-what-i-found-in-my-oil-pan-what-is-it.472148 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/can-anyone-id-these-parts-i-found.491733 Oil Pan Removed, Brokens Found

Tools & Supplies Required

Procedure

EngineColdStart Procedure

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