Most vehicles will require that you lift the engine to remove/replace the oil pan. You can usually get enough distance if you just disconnect the motor mounts and lift the engine 6 or 8 inches. You probably won't need to disconnect the transmission, electrical or any of the hoses if you do it that way. Otherwise you'll need to completely remove the engine and that is a bit of trouble.
Not sure about all years, but I have a '97 that I am, in fact, currently working on. You have to drop the exhaust (4 bolts holding a Y-shaped pipe to the manifold). The front two bolts are difficult, but you can get a wrench on them. The back two, however, I have yet to get a wrench on them. Sizes are weird, too. For instance, the front seems to be 23/32 and the rear a 19/32. But I'm not sure -- I'm going to a tool shop now and taking some bolts with me to see if I can match it up. I can tell you the rear bolts will have to be removed with a wobble socket, because there's no way to put a socket straight on them, and there's such limited movement around the nuts that I doubt Hercules could losen them because it would have to be done with the wrist alone. When you get the oil pan off, I do know the gasket must be siliconed in at four locations. Anyway, I would suggest purchasing a good manual on your year of Taurus. And if you decide to do it, be ready to mutter obscenities and get very grimey.
to replace the gasket, you must either drop the K-member or lift the motor up a few inches. This is not something you should try unless you are experienced with cars.
I have the same problem with my 1994 ford gt mustang 5.0 just got it to.
Make sure water is not coming from a hose or the relief hole in the water pump first. Replace hose or water pump as needed.If it is the gasket, you might want to spend the extra money and replace the water pump as well. All that work and then have your pump go out soon after is a pain($30-40).Be sure to clean all gasket material and grease/dirt from all surfaces before reinstalling a new gasket/pump.If you want a quick fix try a cooling sys stop leak, follow diirctions on bottle.
Replace the molding. You can find the part you need at www.jcw.com
your water pump has to come off then you need an new gasket put back on
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replace motor under the seat
Replace the gasket.
take the door panel off and spray some lube on the tracks that worked on mine.
$800
It would be best to get a new exhaust gasket.
$800 +
There is only one fix. Remove and replace the gasket. This is a major repair that should only be attempted by an expert.
You must replace the defective gasket. There is no other permanent fix.
To repair the head gasket on a 1987 Ford Bronco, the head and the old gasket must be removed. Purchase a new head gasket and carefully install it according to manufacturer specifications.
it is a blown head gasket,it would take less to fix rather then buying another car,if you like the car. I would also have the heads checked for cracks.
Try using an engine flush. I have had luck with GUNK. Follow the directions on the can.
you cannot fix the timing on your tbird as it is electronically controlled and does not have a distrubutor. have your camshaft or crankshaft sensors checked