dented oil pan
08-08-2003, 04:01 PM
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Re: dented oil pan (miataguy)
that dent is pretty huge...what motor are you running? let me know if it's a B18A/B...i have an oil pan that can replace that and the oil pick up and the windage tray... 
08-08-2003, 04:27 PM
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Re: dented oil pan (miataguy)
Had a huge dent in mine for a while. Depends on which side it is on and how big though. A dent that size will likely trick your car into thinking it has more oil in it than it really does. since the dent is displacing some space.
But my car ran fine with a dent.. don't think it was that big though.
But my car ran fine with a dent.. don't think it was that big though.
08-08-2003, 04:32 PM
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Re: dented oil pan (miataguy)
u should replace that ASAP.....i know someone that blew up a SR20DET because the oil pan was dented.....it prevents oil to flow sometimes
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08-08-2003, 06:42 PM
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Re: dented oil pan (miataguy)
The safest thing to do is to pull the oil pan, and then beat the dent back out. Also make sure you didnt damage the oil pick up line.
And do not drive the car anymore until that is done.
And do not drive the car anymore until that is done.
08-08-2003, 06:52 PM
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Re: dented oil pan (Russ713)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Russ713 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The safest thing to do is to pull the oil pan, and then beat the dent back out. Also make sure you didnt damage the oil pick up line.
And do not drive the car anymore until that is done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
replacing the oil pan is as obvious as it looks? Just undo the bolts and catch all the oil that comes out? is there a gasket to worry about?
And do not drive the car anymore until that is done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
replacing the oil pan is as obvious as it looks? Just undo the bolts and catch all the oil that comes out? is there a gasket to worry about?
08-08-2003, 08:59 PM
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Re: dented oil pan (AmginE)
i know it's obvious but drain the oil before you take off the pan so you don't have to catch it when it comes out. just undo the bolts, and use plenty of gasket sealant when you put it back on to prevent leaks.
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