To change the gasket remove the oil filter. There will be 2 bolts holding the adapter to the block, remove them push the adapter off. Clean both surfaces
apply gasket seal to gasket. Put the bolts thru the holes and apply gasket to adapter. Start the bolts into engine block and tighten evenly. Put on a new oil
filter making sure the filter rubber gasket has a coating of oil.
I wanted to do the same thing. You need an adapter for the oil filter. The remote line attaches to the engine in the same spot the filter goes but it has to have an adapter before you can put the filter on the engine. I was advised against it because of the severe crowding in that particular area.
Unscrew the oil filter, there are 2 Allen head bolts that hold the adapter to the block. Remove these bolts and the O-ring is on top of the adapter.
oil leakIt takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. I just replaced my gasket doe to an oil leak that appeared to be coming from the inside of the filter adapter. This did not stop the leak, I now believe it is coming from the gasket of the front engine cover that the oil filter adapter bolts too. this is a much bigger job. Bob
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You did not say what year it is, and that makes it tough to answer. But you can look at this. I think your engine has 2 oil cooler lines that start at the top of you oil filter and runs to the radiator. Your oil filter is screwed onto aOIL FILTER ADAPTER If you remove the filter you will see 2 bolts that hold the adapter to the block. If your oil lines are leaking were they hook to the adapter then get 2 o-rings from parts store and remove lines and install the o-rings onto the ends of the lines. If the oil is coming from the top of the oil filter then go and buy yourself a oil filter adapter gasket kit and remove those two bolts that I was talking about earlier and replace the gaskets.
The 2000 Lincoln Navigator oil filter can be found on the right hand side of the engine, near the oil pan. The oil filter can best be viewed from below the engine.
According to the 2006 Lincoln LS Owner Guide : The 3.9 liter V8 engine takes the ( Motorcraft FL-2021 engine oil filter )
To find the right faucet adapter for your water filter, you can check the specifications of your water filter and look for an adapter that is compatible with it. You can also consult the manufacturer of the water filter or visit a hardware store for assistance in finding the correct adapter.
Its inside the passenger side front fender. Remove the plastic cover. Replace as you would any other Lincoln filter.
According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1996 Lincoln Town Car , 4.6 liter V8 engine : ( the Motorcraft FL-820 engine oil filter is used )
For the 4.6 liter V8 engine in a 2001 Lincoln Town Car : According to the owners manual and fordparts.com ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
The oil pressure sensor is usually above the oil filter adapter.