The gasket between the block and oil filter adapter-coolant inlet failed on my 94 Mark VIII. It started leaking oil a little at first and more later. Took about 3 hours to fix, alot for a little gasket.You can get the bottom bolt from the front,but you have to remove the drivers side left front tire to get to the other 3 bolts.This can be done by stacking extensions up, you will need a wobler extension on the end with a 10mm socket for the bolts.You can get to the 3 bolts through the opening in the frame where the sway bar comes out at. Drain the radiator,and remove oil filter first. Then unplug oil sender and the plug that connects to the bottom of the power steering pump.Be prepared for a shower of coolant when loosening the bolts.To hold the new gasket in place put a bolt in the bottom hole of adapter and another in the left side above the bottom bolt.CAREFULLYplace gasket, move adapter in place, start bottom bolt first,then go to the side and install remaining bolts. Hope this makes someone else's job a lot easier! gasket cost $12.00 at Ford dealer. :wrench

Thank you! This is exactly the reason I joined the forum today. I couldn't figure out how to get the damned thing out. I don't think I would have figured this out on my own in any reasonable amount of time.

no problem, glad to help!! also I want to add that you do not need to remove the hoses on the adapter just let it swing back out of the way. :Beer

Here's the thread your looking for,jpappano :Beer

The gasket P/N is different for most 4.6 cars but the base number is "6840" and for the 96-98 mark it is an "F6AZ-6840-AA" and lists for 12.49 and lvc would pay $9.74

Max (Mrzeee) to the rescue per usual!

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