oil pan 4.0

[blue monday]

Just a quick question, Can the oil pan be remove while the engine is still in the truck? I don't want to have to undo the motor mount and jack up the motor. It is a 1988 mj with a 4.0 iL6 motor. I just want to change the oil pump and inspect the bottom end. One of the former owners used a lot of sealant on the pan and it may have fouled the pump, no oil pressure and it hasn't spun a bearing yet. If this is going to be a big project I'll sell the truck.

[cracker]

Just a quick question, Can the oil pan be remove while the engine is still in the truck? I don't want to have to undo the motor mount and jack up the motor. It is a 1988 mj with a 4.0 iL6 motor. I just want to change the oil pump and inspect the bottom end. One of the former owners used a lot of sealant on the pan and it may have fouled the pump, no oil pressure and it hasn't spun a bearing yet. If this is going to be a big project I'll sell the truck.

 

It can be done. It is not fun but completely doable.

 

The bigger the lift the easier this is to do as well.

[comanche12]

yup you can do it while engine stay in the engine bay but of course more lift more easier to work on it like mine. i did mine total 3 hours but fyi you have to remove the exhaust and starter to able remove oil pan easier

 

[fiatslug87]

Jack up the truck, support the body and let the front axle drop as far as possible, I had to disconnect the steering stabilizer or was it the track bar and maybe the starter but not the exhaust on my 4.0 4x4. It's been a while.