Hi all,

I'm working on an oil leak on my 2wd 4.0 SOHC 2002 Ranger. I have confirmed the leak is from the lower oil pan gasket. I tried to do the swap today but I can't find anyway to reach the front 3 bolts. Everything I've found on the internetz says it is a simple job that doesn't require lifting the engine but I just don't see how. Can someone give me a hint on what I'm missing?

Thanks guys

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic

Lower oil pan only takes 5 minutes. The upper is a bit time consuming.

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Perhaps a pic would help?

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2013 Ford Focus SE hatch - My daily driver
2018 Chevy Equinox diesel- Wife's
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 Supercab Off-Road Stepside - Bunch of stuff.

that's what everybody says...but I can't get to the front 3 bolts, there isn't enough space between the cross member and the oil pan for my hand to get through, much less a wrench

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic

Maybe it's a 2wd thing. On my 4wd, it only took me 5 minutes to get it off, clean the old pan off in the parts washer, and have the new gasket and pan back on.

If you can take a picture of the bolts on it that are fighting you, I can offer some insight.

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2013 Ford Focus SE hatch - My daily driver
2018 Chevy Equinox diesel- Wife's
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 Supercab Off-Road Stepside - Bunch of stuff.

thanks. I can't even begin to see the bolts to take a picture of them . I'm thinking I ma going to have to loosen the mounts and lift the engine

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic

Take a picture of the underneath of your truck where the oil pan is.

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This is the lower oil pan. The crossmember shouldn't be in the way cause its not on a 4wd...

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that's exactly the pan I'm talking about, but my front cross member is a big box about where that tube is in the picture with barely enough room to slide the flat of my hand between the cross member and the oil pan.

lemme see what I can do about a picture.

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic

Oooohhhhh.....I know why now. It's because you have coil springs and not torsion bars.

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2013 Ford Focus SE hatch - My daily driver
2018 Chevy Equinox diesel- Wife's
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 Supercab Off-Road Stepside - Bunch of stuff.

yes, I have coil springs.

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic

anybody?

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic

You may have to lift the engine. I don't have much experience with the 2wds.

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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402
CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback
2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold
2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold
2005 Level II - Sold
2001 Integra GSR - Sold
1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled

I gave up and checked a local shop and they'd do the job for under $250, including an oil change...I guess that is better than spending all weekend doing the job without an engine hoist.

It looks like this may be the one maintenance job that is easier on a 4x4 than a 2x4

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mike

2002 Ranger XLT Supercab; 2WD, 4.0, Automatic