2001 Taurus Blown Oil Pan Gaskets

[jyder]

I have just suffered my second blown oil pan gasket in less than a year!
Does anyone know why this keeps happening? Are the 3.0L engines known for this? Thanks, Jeff

[Indyrider]

Dont have an answer for you, but my 98 has a leaky oil pan gasket also. I too would like more info.

[medicTA]

Check and replace your PCV valve and also check your breather tube and cap from the valve cover to the air filter. Also blow though both lines and make sure they are clear.
The PCV system as you probably know, pulls air through the engine to remove blowby gasses, if part of the PCV system is plugged then the blowby gas can pressurize the crankcase.

[km2002]

Originally Posted by medicTA

Check and replace your PCV valve and also check your breather tube and cap from the valve cover to the air filter. Also blow though both lines and make sure they are clear.
The PCV system as you probably know, pulls air through the engine to remove blowby gasses, if part of the PCV system is plugged then the blowby gas can pressurize the crankcase.

Where is the PCV valve located on the 3L engine, and is it at least relatively easily accessible?

[joe92k1500]

My 01 ses has 57kmi and has gone through 2 pan gaskets, and my dad's 97 gl has gone through 2 also. Both are vulcan engines. All have leaked where the harmonic balancer is. There are no bolts on that part and the gasket works its way out. Great design!! All they would need are some tabs on the gasket and the problem would stop. I checked all the hoses on the PCV system and they are all good. It just keeps happening.

[TypeGsR]

its at the top of ur engine when the pcv valve is closed and stuck closed will make oil pressure and do alot of shit make ur dipstick pop out. it will make ur car a mess becase of that ltl valve