Oil Pan Remove

[enjr44]

91 4L Auto, 4X4

Probably a dumb question.

Chilton says you must remove the engine to remove the oil pan!

Is that really true? Has anyone pulled one with the engine in the truck?

Ed

 

[hilltopfarm]

Look at your oil pan. Does it have two pieces? I have an 03 4.0L SOHC and there is a sheet metal cover on the bottom, then there is a structural "lower engine cradle" aka upper oil pan. This is where the oil pump is and yes I have to remove my engine to take it off. Not sure if the 4.0L OHV is the same way...

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-hilltopfarm

 

[p.e.iranger]

my 97 3.0 is a motor pulling joby aswell or drop all your front running gear put the JB weld to it i just patched 3 pin holes in mine and it holds up well....