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Hello,
My name is Blaine. I live in Washington state. They have a lot of hotrodders around here. I have one project car, the other car is becoming a project. I am disabled so cash is a little low. The project car is a 1981 Caddy Seville, the other car is a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. It is the fastest car I have ever owned. Both cars are similar in that they were not popular in their day, they have unusual body shapes, they are both V-8,s, and they are loaded. Seeing that they were unpopular, not much was written about them and parts are very scarce, especially for the Lincoln. The caddy's name is "Rosey" for the etched roses in some of her glass. The Lincoln we call "Adrenaline Rush" because it is so fast and nimble. These cars are known to go above 181 mph stock!
My question is, where can I get the instructions on how to replace the oil pan gasket on the Lincoln? It has developed a leak at the rear of the pan, and the dealer said it was the pan gasket leaking. I am still searching for more information. Thank you very much for what ever you can tell me.

Welcome. I would see if a Chiltons or Motors Manual is available for this car. Hit the library and you may be able to shoot some copies and save having to buy one.


Otherwise, it is just a matter of getting under there and seeing what has to be moved to gain access. Hope the motor doesn't have to come out, probably not, just maybe jacked up a little at the very worst.


Don

You do not have to pull the motor to replace that pan gasket-But many find it easier. If you do it in car, get a one-piece pan gasket from fel-pro and it will include these blue "pins" that hold the pan in place while installing a new gasket. This is not an easier procedure. It requires patience and dexterity. You will have to remove the engine mounts, starter, trans cooling lines, and sometimes a radiator hose and cooling fan. Once you have done this it is only a few more steps, though, to take the engine out. Then you can ensure that the block, pan, and oil pickup are clean. This is also a good time to replace the oil pump if you have any doubts about it.

You do not have to pull the motor to replace that pan gasket-But many find it easier. If you do it in car, get a one-piece pan gasket from fel-pro and it will include these blue "pins" that hold the pan in place while installing a new gasket. This is not an easier procedure. It requires patience and dexterity. You will have to remove the engine mounts, starter, trans cooling lines, and sometimes a radiator hose and cooling fan. Once you have done this it is only a few more steps, though, to take the engine out. Then you can ensure that the block, pan, and oil pickup are clean. This is also a good time to replace the oil pump if you have any doubts about it.

Is that the caddy with the starter in the oil pan?

Originally Posted by bambam

Hello,
My name is Blaine. I live in Washington state. They have a lot of hotrodders around here. I have one project car, the other car is becoming a project. I am disabled so cash is a little low. The project car is a 1981 Caddy Seville, the other car is a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. It is the fastest car I have ever owned. Both cars are similar in that they were not popular in their day, they have unusual body shapes, they are both V-8,s, and they are loaded. Seeing that they were unpopular, not much was written about them and parts are very scarce, especially for the Lincoln. The caddy's name is "Rosey" for the etched roses in some of her glass. The Lincoln we call "Adrenaline Rush" because it is so fast and nimble. These cars are known to go above 181 mph stock!
My question is, where can I get the instructions on how to replace the oil pan gasket on the Lincoln? It has developed a leak at the rear of the pan, and the dealer said it was the pan gasket leaking. I am still searching for more information. Thank you very much for what ever you can tell me.

In stock form these Mark VIII where factory limited to 125.

Starter in the oilpan? I don't remember that one.

Originally Posted by lucforce

Starter in the oilpan? I don't remember that one.

How do you think it gets up to 181???


Don