5.0_stang

never changed one of these and i was wondering what was all involved? i read here that i had to lift my engine up to get the pan off is that true? how high does it have to be lifted? and after that is done then what do i have to do to get the pump out?

LC

i would like to know the same thing.. i going to try monday.. on my car

i heard that you have to undo the steering shaft fo the rack connection, then undo the steering rack form the mounts to the k member? then lift the motor

Casper98GT

Yeah, since the oil pan rides over the k-member. You have to raise youre engine. Watch the upper intake and the firewall, because it might hit. Remove engine mounts, and raise. Then remove youre oil pan ( might not be easy as said. ) Then remove the little tube you see and the pumps attached.

LC

so you dont have to undo the steering?

vfast

pull the bolts in the motor mounts lift the engine 3-4"....have the oil pump clearanced before doing this..buy a steel oil pump rod as well with a steel sleeve..take you time..use a quality oil pan gaskets

LC

thanks for the help

LOVEMY88GT

ya i have done it twice now on my five o and make sure to check the rod to the destributer, and check the screen on the inlet once you get to the pump. The bad thing with the 5.0 version is that when you get the pan off (not fully off but sitting on the K member) You have to reach in and then take off the bolts to the oil pump and you have to take it out or drop it in the pan. When the pump goes the rod to the destributer usually gets nice and braided and then breaks. So take off the destributer and look down the rod hole. If there is not a full rod there then you have to get a new rod. Screen is usually good but check it just for insurance. Good luck and at this time it is good to check how your engine mounts look. If you have any other Questions dont be affraid to ask.

Nick

WorldMustang

Very easy drop the oil pan, remove the oil pick up tube, (two bolts) Remove the oil pump mounting bolts. lower the pump assy down in the oil pan and move them both out together.
prime the new oil pump with freash oil, turn the pump shaft by hand, you will need a new oil pan gasket, and gasket for pickup line, fit the oil pump driveshaft into pump. it must seat all the way. DO NOt force it. re-assemble the oil pan

LOVEMY88GT

pretty much yep.

tucstang85

so you do have to lift the engine??? can this be done with a jack? or do i need a cherry picker