OEM 2002 Ford Escort Oil Pan

2002 Ford Escort Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the oil pan on 2002 Ford Escort?

  A: The first step for oil pan service requires the removal of the three-way catalytic converter then draining the engine oil through the oil pan drain plug. Follow the step-by-step process to remove the bolts that hold the TWC to the oil pan bracket with equal and sequential tension. You need to remove the ten bolts which will disconnect the oil pan before getting rid of the gasket. The correct method for removing gasket material requires manual scrapers rather than abrasive grinding discs because they minimize damage to aluminum sealing surfaces while installing a new oil pan. Cleaning with solvent the mounting surfaces of both oil pan and cylinder block removes all former sealer and leaves flat clean dry surfaces. Seal the unions between the oil pump and cylinder block along with the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer and cylinder block with silicone gasket and sealant at a width of 3.0 mm (0.125 inch). The installation process requires complete press tab insertion into the oil pan gasket channel before putting the oil pan gasket in position. A straight edge should serve to align the rear part of the oil pan with the cylinder block before installing the oil pan while torquing bolts according to specification. The TWC to oil pan bracket and TWC must be installed first before setting the oil pan drain plug. After lowering the vehicle complete the engine oil operation with clean oil before starting the engine for leak inspection.