Leaking Lincoln Oil pan gasket or rear seal.

[bambam]

Hello!
My "Adreniline Rush" started to stain the pavement with her precious fluid. Although I don't mind leaving a mark if it's from tread, I do mind paying the dealer $500.00 to stop the bleeding. I would much rather do it my self but it looks extremely complicated. I need some instruction on this one. I have been looking around and can not find a book on the car. It is not a very popular car, but I like it. The Haynes/Chilton Manuals list this car on their books, but they cover a different 4.6L. This one has the oversized heads, 32 valves, dual cams and so on. It is a manufactured rocket. Fastest I ever owned. If anybody knows where I can get the details on how to do the repairs, I would appreciate it if you would let me know. Thanks in advanced.

[bambam]

Here are some of the specs for the "Adreniline Rush:" It is powered by an Intech 32V 4.6L, Sequential Fuel Injection, 8 cyl. The transmission is a standard automatic. It's a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. RWD. Thank you for your help. Anything else you need to know, let me know.

[Gerald Streeks]

Is said Lincoln FWD or RWD?

[Dave Severson]

There are some very good books on the 4.6 DOHC engines... Might want to check with Amazon or Barnes & Noble... The Lincoln's are tight on the bottom of the car. Whether it is the pan gasket or the rear seal, it's going to be a booger to get the engine up high enough in the car to fix it.... Haven't worked on the new Lincoln's much other then to rob a 4.6 engine from a wrecked one. Maybe some of the line mechanics at a Ford dealership could help you out with the specifics.