Oil Pan

Tue 17 Nov 09 14:35

Oil Pan

Hi has anyone changed the oil pan while the engine is still in the car.I've got a slight leak from the gasket and i thought of changing the sump to a pretty one as mine looks a little tired.CHEERS

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Tue 17 Nov 09 14:40

Re: Oil Pan

Yep, been there, get the car up on ramps, all four wheels if poss, you need to undo the steering centre link and get it out of the way, drain the oil and the pan should come straight off, not a big deal, clean all the old gasket material off well, make sure you get good gaskets and/or use RTV sealant, if you're careful you will have no leaks

If you buy a cheap sump be prepared for it not to fit properly, avoid the £30 sumps as most of the time the bolt holes don't line up properly and it will be really stressful getting it to bolt up and it will probably leak

Oh and if it's a different shape/capacity sump don't forget to get the pickup and dipstick for it

Last edited by aaroncorvette on Tue 17 Nov 09 14:52; edited 3 times in total. [34 %]
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'71 vette convertible + the odd mod.
I thought we won the war?

Tue 17 Nov 09 15:12

Re: Oil Pan

Thanks aaroncorvette for the advice, i'm looking at an ally one with fins on *-bay at the moment looks like a summit or a Trans-Dapt Performance but the seller has only given a vague description of it.

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Tue 17 Nov 09 15:39

Re: Oil Pan

I bought a low profile circle track sump (as my car is low) and modified it myself, it was cheap and Shite, made it fit in the end but it's the last time i'm buying a non branded cheap sump or anything for that matter, it's unlike me to cheapskate on parts and the one time i did it bit me

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'71 vette convertible + the odd mod.
I thought we won the war?

Tue 17 Nov 09 15:49

Re: Oil Pan

I used the one piece seal, it was real easy to fit compared to the other fiddly ones

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Thu 19 Nov 09 23:23

Re: Oil Pan

what's the best way to get a dent out of the sump or is it not worth the bother and better to buy new one? I have a ball-shaped dent on the front lower corner of it.

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1974 C3 Convertible 350ci L48 Auto. Met Blue

Sat 21 Nov 09 21:23

Re: Oil Pan

I have found a great way to remove dents to to use a large ball pein hammer in a vice with the round side up. You then use another hammer to dress the dent back out. If you're not careful of course you will end up with a pigs ear! But the beauty is you can always use the flat side of your new ball pein hammer to beat the crap out of your handy work just prior to ordering a new one. Made me feel better.

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82 Corvette C3 - Just needs waxing + total restoration!

Sun 22 Nov 09 10:43

Re: Oil Pan

If you corner hard, its worth considering a big wing sump. Tony aka 'The Nobbler' did his big ends after a 'spirited drive' I took that as a warning and fitted one, no problems so far, but maybe I'm not driving it hard enough

G

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