when replacing the oil pump on a 98 ford winstar 3.0 liter engine do I have to pack the gears on the new oil pump
Bottom of oil pan.
There are several posibilities. It is common for the oil pan gasket to leak on that vehicle. you need to pinpoint where yhe source of the leak is. If it is wet at the top end then it is likely the valve cover gaskets.
because its a ford
What causes a hard rattling knocking sound under the hood when you start your 98 ford windstar? Lack of oil, lack of oil pressure, badly worn camshaft or crankshaft or a combination of all the above.
On a 1998 Ford Windstar : ( # 16 / 20 amp )
According to the 1998 Ford Windstar Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : Both the 3.0 and the 3.8 liter V6 engines take : ( 4.3 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil )
on top of the transmission
Follow the LOWER radiator hose from the radiator . It connects to the water pump on the engine on a 1998 Ford Windstar
yes
14.7
There is no fuel pressure sensor.