i just bought a 93 grand marquis and i need to replace the oil pan ,am i going to need to lift the engine to do this job!

Supposedly you do. However, I heard from others accomplishing the tasks by just raising the transmission a little bit.


See attached instructions/diagram:


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If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, refer to General Information &amp; Maintenance for information regarding the implications of servicing your A/C system yourself. Only a MVAC-trained, EPA-certified, automotive technician should service the A/C system or its components.

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It may be necessary to loosen, but not remove, the 2 nuts on the rear transmission mount and with a jack, raise the transmission extension housing slightly to remove the pan.