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I have a leak from the oil pan ...of my 1992 mercury topaz and im needing to know what all i will need to do to repair it

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You didn't list your engine size so please pick the approriate task:

2.0L Engine

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support safely with jackstands.
  3. Drain the crankcase of oil.
  4. Remove the attaching bolts securing the oil pan to the engine.
  5. Clean the oil and gasket mating surface completely, and allow to dry.
To install:
  1. Apply a 1/8 in. (3.18mm) bead of silicone sealer D6AZ-19562-B or equivalent between the oil pan and engine crankcase.
  2. Install the oil pan using the attaching bolts. Torque bolt to 5-7 ft. lbs. (7-10 Nm).
  3. Lower vehicle, and fill crankcase with correct amount of engine oil.
  4. Start engine and check for leaks.

2.3L Engine
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support safely with jackstands.
  3. Drain the crankcase of oil, and drain the cooling system by removing the lower radiator hose.
When draining coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze, and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
  1. Remove the roll restrictor if equipped with a manual transaxle.
  2. Disconnect the starter cable.
  3. Remove the starter from the vehicle
  4. Unfasten the bolts securing the rear oil pan to the transaxle case.
  5. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the secondary air injection tube at the check valve.
  6. Remove the heater supply tube located at the lower water pump inlet tube assembly.
  7. Loosen the bolts and remove the brackets at the block and water pump inlet tube and A/C compressor line at the pan.
  8. Using a prybar between the engine and body of car, flex engine enough the remove oil pan.
  9. Clean the oil and gasket mating surface completely, and allow to dry.
  10. Clean both mating surfaces of oil pan and cylinder block making certain all traces of RTV sealant are removed. Ensure that the block rails, front cover and rear cover retainer are also clean.
  11. Remove and clean oil pump pick-up tube and screen assembly. After cleaning, install tube and screen assembly.
To install:
  1. Apply a bead of RTV E8AZ-19562-A sealer or equivalent, in the oil pan groove. Completely fill oil pan groove with sealer. Sealer bead should be 0.200 in. (5mm) wide and 0.080-0.150 in. (2.0-3.8mm) high (above oil pan surface) in all areas except the half-rounds. The half-rounds should have a bead 0.200 in. (5mm) wide and 0.150-0.200 in. (3.8-5.1mm) high, above the oil pan surface.
Applying RTV in excess of the specified amount will not improve the sealing of the oil pan, and could cause the oil pickup screen to become clogged with sealer. Use ad equate ventilation when applying sealer.
  1. Install oil pan to cylinder block within 5 minutes to prevent skinning over. RTV needs to cure completely before coming in contact with any engine oil. Ideally, about 1 hour at ambient temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C) is recommended as a drying time.
  2. Install oil pan bolts lightly until the 2 oil pan-to-transmission bolts can be installed.
  3. Install 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts. Tighten to 30-39 ft. lbs. (40-54 Nm) to align oil pan with transaxle. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn.
  4. Tighten all oil pan flange bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
  5. Tighten 2 oil pan-to-transmission bolts to 30-39 ft. lbs. (40-54 Nm).
  6. Install brackets for A/C compressor line and water pump inlet tube.
  7. If equipped with a manual transaxle, fasten the air injection tube.
  8. Install the starter and cable.
  9. Lower vehicle.
  10. Install engine oil and coolant.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.
  12. Start engine and check for coolant and oil leaks.

  • Greg Bernett
    Greg Bernett Oct 12, 2009

    3.0L Engine



        Disconnect the negative battery cable.


        Raise the vehicle and support safely with jackstands.


        Drain the crankcase of oil.


        Remove the oil level dipstick. If equipped with a low oil level sensor, unplug electrical harness at the sensor.


        Disconnect the starter cable, and remove the starter from the vehicle.


        Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor wire harness from the exhaust. Unbolt and remove catalytic converter and pipe assembly.


        If equipped with an automatic transaxle, remove torque converter access plate.


        If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the left and right transaxle support plates.


        Remove the heater supply tube located at the lower water pump inlet tube assembly.


        Loosen and remove oil pan oil pan retaining bolts. Make sure internal pan baffle does not snag on oil pump pickup tube and screen.


        With oil pan removed from engine, scrap and discard oil pan gasket. Clean oil pan and engine mating surfaces.

    To install:



        Secure gasket to oil pan using gasket and trim adhesive D7AZ-19B508-B or equivalent. Position the oil pan to the engine crankcase and secure with retaining bolts.

    Do not allow sealer to cure longer than 4 minutes prior to oil pan installation.



        Tighten oil pan 4 corner bolts to 7-10 ft. lbs. (10-14 Nm).


        Tighten remaining bolts to 7-10 ft. lbs. (10-14 Nm).


        If equipped with an automatic transaxle, install torque converter access plate.


        If equipped with a manual transaxle, Install the left and right transaxle plates.


        Install the catalytic converter pipe assembly, and oxygen sensor.


        Install the starter and cable.


        If equipped with low oil level sensor, connect wire harness to sensor plug.


        Lower vehicle.


        Install engine oil, oil dipstick and coolant.


        Connect negative battery cable.


        Start engine and check for coolant and oil leaks.

    Pictures coming up for only the 3.0L

  • Greg Bernett
    Greg Bernett Oct 12, 2009

    3.0L






    If needed, remove the bolt securing the oil pan to the transaxle. On some early vehicles, this was not installed






    Remove any brackets which could prevent the removal of the oil pan. Also remove the retaining bolts closest to the transaxle






    Remove the other retaining bolts which surround the oil pan






    Slowly lower the oil pan and remove. Be careful, some oil may still be in the bottom of the pan






    Remove the oil pan gasket. Some will be stuck to the engine block, while some will be attached to the pan

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