My 1999 lincoln continental is Pi**ing out all the oil I put in as I put it in. Not from the oil pan at all. I think its the front crankshaft seal.

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4.6 L? If so, it is to the left side of the engine n the timing chain cover, about at the oil pan at the junction of the pan and the block. ONE wire.

1. timing cover is leaking oil betwwen cover and block
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Remove the drive belt(s), fan and fan shroud. If equipped, remove the accessory drive belt pulley.
   
4. Remove the vibration damper retaining bolt and washer. Remove the vibration damper using a suitable puller.
   
5. Remove the accessory drive brackets attached to the timing cover.
   
6. Remove the A/C compressor, if equipped, and alternator bracket from the cylinder head and move to one side.
   
7. Remove the oil pan-to-timing case cover bolts and the cover-to-cylinder block bolts.
   
8. Remove the timing case cover front seal and gasket from the engine.
   
9. Cut off the oil pan side gasket end tabs and oil pan front seal tabs flush with the front face of the cylinder block. Remove the gasket tabs.
   
10. Clean the timing case cover, oil pan and cylinder block gasket surfaces.
    
11. Remove the crankshaft seal oil seal from the cover by prying it out with a suitable tool.
    

To install:

1. Install a new seal in the timing cover using a suitable seal installation tool.
   
2. Apply sealer to both sides of the replacement cover gasket and position the gasket on the cylinder block. Cut the end tabs off the replacement oil pan gasket corresponding to those cut off the original gasket. Attach the end tabs to the oil pan with sealer.
   
3. Coat the front cover seal end tab recesses generously with sealer and position the seal on the timing cover.
   
4. Apply engine oil to the seal-oil pan contact surface, then position the cover on the cylinder block.
   
5. Insert timing case cover alignment tool J22248 or equivalent, in the crankshaft opening. Install the cover-to-cylinder block bolts and tighten them to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm). Install and tighten the oil pan-to-cover bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (13 Nm).
   
6. Remove the cover alignment tool and position a replacement oil seal on the tool with the seal lip facing outward. Apply a light coat of sealer to the seal and a light coat of oil to the crankshaft. Install the seal on the timing cover.
   
7. Apply a light film of oil to the vibration damper hub seal contact surface. Install the vibration damper using a suitable installation tool.
   

Do not hammer the damper into place as damage may result to the damper or engine.

1. Install and tighten the crankshaft vibration damper bolt to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm).
   
2. If equipped, install the crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
   
3. Install the accessory brackets.
   
4. Install the fan and fan shroud.
   
5. Install the drive belt(s) and adjust to the proper tension.
   
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
   
7. Start the engine and check for leaks
   
8. .
   

valve cover, intake manifold, front crank seal,timing cover, a quart per 1000 miles isnt a small leak.

Check the vacuum lines going from trans to the intake. Sometimes that will cause it to rev real hi and shift real hard. Even a small leak. They prob jast dropped the pan and changed filter b4. That leaves the oil in the lines there. you have to pump it all out to change it all. My trans in my lincoln just went out. So i would say it wouldnt hurt to change it. Put some lucus trans treatment in it to. Couldnt hurt.

4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L Engines

1. • Timing mark alignment-4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L
     
     
   • Locate the camshaft sprocket alignment mark in the 6 o'clock position and install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain
   • Camshaft sprocket bolts and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts;
     1. Torque to: 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm)
   • Oil pump
   NOTE: Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.
   
2. Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal with clean engine oil.
3. Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
4. Install the crankshaft front oil seal with a suitable seal installer. NOTE: Do not apply any type sealant to the front cover gasket (unless specified). Special tools are used to properly align the engine front cover at the oil pan surface and to center the crankshaft front oil seal.
   
5. Install the front cover gasket, cover, and bolts onto the engine.
6. Install the front cover-to-oil pan bolts and do not overtighten.
7. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight and do not overtighten. J41480 installation-4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L
   
   
8. Start the J41480 or other suitable tool to front cover bolts but don’t tighten the bolts yet. NOTE: Align the tapered legs of the tool with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.
   Seal alignment tool installation-4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L
   
   
9. Install tool J41476 or other suitable tool.
10. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt and tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt by hand until snug but do not overtighten.
11. Tighten the J41480 bolts and front cover bolts;
    • Torque to: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
12. Remove the tools. NOTE: Place a straight edge across the engine block and front cover oil pan sealing surfaces. Avoid contact with the portion of the gasket that protrudes into the oil pan surface. Insert a feeler gauge between the front cover and the straight edge tool. The cover must be flush with the oil pan surface or no more than 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below flush. If the front cover-to-engine block oil pan surface alignment is not within specifications, repeat the cover alignment procedure. If the correct front cover-to-engine block alignment cannot be obtained, replace the front cover.
    
13. Snug the oil pan-to-cover bolts in order to position the cover at the pan rail.
14. Tighten the oil pan-to-front cover bolts;
    • Torque to: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
15. Tighten the front cover bolts;
    • Torque to: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
16. Install the crankshaft balancer and bolt (See: Crankshaft Damper).
17. Install the water pump (See: Water Pump).
18. Fill the engine to the proper level with oil.
19. Fill the engine to the proper level with coolant.
20. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs.

6.6L Engine To Remove:
NOTE: The 6.6L engine uses gears in place of a timing chain. For removal and installation, please see the Camshaft and Lifters procedure. This procedure covers the removal of the front cover and seal.

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield as follows:
   • Remove the retaining bolt in the front of the shield
   • Lift up on the front of the shield, then lift the shield off the rear bracket
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cables
   • Right front wheel
   • Right front fender splash shield
   • Upper fan shroud
   • Fan clutch (See: Engine Fan and Clutch)
   • Drive belt
   • Oil dipstick tube
   • Thermostat housing crossover
   • Crankshaft damper (See: Crankshaft Damper)
   • Crankshaft front oil seal
   • Water pump (See: Water Pump)
   • Camshaft sensor electrical connector
   • Camshaft sensor bolt and sensor
   • Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector, bolt and sensor
   • CKP sensor spacer bolts and spacer
   • 5 bolts securing the upper oil pan to the front cover
   • Bracket bolts and the bracket for the turbocharger outlet coolant pipe
   • Engine front cover bolts
   • Use a suitable seal cutter to separate the front cover from the cylinder block and upper oil pan NOTE: Do not bend the turbocharger outlet pipe.
     
   • O-ring from the front cover Engine front cover-6.6L engine
     
     
   • Oil pressure relief valve from the front cover

To Install:

1. Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
2. Install or connect the following:
   • Oil pressure relief valve with a new O-ring and tighten the valve
     1. Torque to: 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
3. Apply a 1/8 in. (2-3mm) wide to 1/16 in. (0.5-1.5mm) high bead of sealant to the front cover sealing surfaces to the engine block and oil pan.
4. Install or connect the following:
   • New front cover O-ring after lubricating it with engine oil
   • Front cover and bolts and tighten the front cover bolts
     1. Torque to: 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm)
   • Upper oil pan-to-front cover bolts and tighten the bolts
     1. Torque to: 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm)
   • Turbocharger coolant outlet pipe bracket and bolts and tighten the bolts
     1. Torque to: 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
   • Camshaft sensor and bolt and tighten the bolt
     1. Torque to: 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm)
   • Camshaft sensor connector NOTE: The CKP sensor spacers are machined with different timing positions. If you have to replace a spacer, make sure it has the same part number.
     
   • CKP sensor spacer and spacer bolts and tighten the bolts
     1. Torque to: 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
   • CKP sensor and bolt and tighten the bolt
     1. Torque to: 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
   • Water pump (See: Water Pump)
   • Crankshaft front oil seal
   • Crankshaft damper (See: Crankshaft Damper)
   • Thermostat housing crossover
   • Oil fill tube
   • Drive belt
   • Upper fan shroud
   • Right front fender splash shield and wheel
   • Negative battery cables
5. Refill the cooling system with the proper type and quantity of antifreeze.
6. Inspect the engine for leaks.
7. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs.

THE 3.0 ENGINE YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .REMOVE VALVE COVERS REMOVE ACESSORY DRIVE BELT.REMOVE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.REMOVE ALTERNATOR REMOVE WATER PUMP .REMOVE AC COMPRESSOR AND BRACKET .REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVE OIL PAN REMOVE OIL PUMP SCREEN AND THE TUBE REMOVE FRONT COVER REMOVE TIMING CHAINS REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEARS REMOVE OIL PUMP.WHEN INSTALLING NEW OIL PUMP AND OIL PUMP SCREEN AND TUBE TORQUE BOTH 89 INCH POUNDS. THE 3.9 ENGINE REMOVE THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVE FRONT COVER REMOVE THE PRIMARY TIMING CHAINS REMOVE OIL PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS REMOVE OIL PUMP.INSTALLING NEW OIL PUMP TORQUE BOLTS TO 53 INCH POUNDS. WARNING YOU NEED A REPAIR MANUAL IN ORDER TO RELINE TIMING MARKS ON CAMSHAFTS AND CRANKSHAFT.

it could be oil seal or the two cam seals on the end of your top pans

Section 03-01: Engine, 4.6L (4V) 1997 Continental Workshop Manual IN-VEHICLE SERVICE Oil Pan/Oil Pump Screen Cover and Tube Removal

1. Turn rear suspension leveler compressor switch (5K761) off (located in luggage compartment).
   

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove oil level dipstick (6750).
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   

1. Remove dual converter Y pipe (5F250). Refer to Section 09-00 .
   

1. Drain engine oil from crankcase.
   

1. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring (12A581) from the low oil level sensor connector.
   

1. Remove the power steering pressure hose retainer brackets from the engine front cover studs (two places). Position the power steering pressure hose (3A719) out of the way.
   

1. Remove 16 bolts retaining oil pan (6675) to cylinder blocks (6010) and remove oil pan and oil pan gasket (6710).
   

1. Remove two bolts retaining oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) to oil pump (6600).
   

1. Remove bolt retaining oil pump screen and cover and tube support brace to main bearing stud spacer.
   

1. Remove oil pump screen cover and tube. Discard O-ring.
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 W701240 Bolt (16 Req'd) 2 6675 Oil Pan 3 6622 Oil Pump Screen Cover and Tube 4 6010 Cylinder Blocks 5 6710 Oil Pan Gasket A — Tighten to 20 Nm (14 Lb-Ft), then rotate 60 degrees clockwise

Installation

1. Inspect oil pump screen cover and tube and replace if necessary.
   
1. Position oil pump screen cover and tube on oil pump with a new O-ring and hand-start two bolts.
   
1. Install bolt retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to main bearing stud spacer finger-tight.
   
1. Tighten oil pump screen cover and tube-to-oil pump bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in). Tighten oil pump screen cover and tube to main bearing stud spacer bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).
   
1. Clean oil pan and inspect for damage.
   
1. Clean sealing surfaces of engine front cover (6019) and cylinder blocks with a clean cloth. If scraping is required, only use plastic-tipped scrapers to prevent damaging the aluminum sealing surfaces.
   
1. Position new oil pan gasket on oil pan.
   
1. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6 where engine front cover meets cylinder blocks and crankshaft rear oil seal retainer meets cylinder blocks. Position oil pan on cylinder blocks and install 16 bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence to 20 Nm (14 lb-ft), then rotate an additional 60 degrees clockwise.
   
   

The simple answer is, bolted to the bottom of the engine. Ford and Lincoln vehicle generally have the cross member right under the engine, so the oil pan is obscured by it. Many oil pans on rear wheel drive Ford products have 2 oil sumps or wells, 1 near the front just behind the belt pulleys, and the other just behind the cross member, this one also has the oil drain plug for oil changes. Not sure why you are looking for the oil pan, so I hope this helps.