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alex10superman · 09-15-2008, 01:59 PM

No, I didn't touch it. But if it were the rear main wouldn't it basically have to leak while the car is running? It won't leak a drop until I turn the car off.

gearheadvr4 · 09-15-2008, 02:08 PM

Hmm I didn't think about that one. Yeah it would leak more under pressure.

alex10superman · 09-15-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gearheadvr4

Hmm I didn't think about that one. Yeah it would leak more under pressure.

Damnit I'm gonna cry

Anybody know if anyone has ever had a problem with the Supercar Engineering oil pan? I doubt that the pan has a problem but I'm running out of ideas. (yes, I have looked at the pan for imperfections and straightness, it looks fine)

turbochris · 09-15-2008, 02:50 PM

Are you sure the pan mates to te engine right?Especialy at the round section that you say is leaking?This is hard to see with the transaxle in the way.There may be a gap that is too big for the rtv to seal.I suggest bolting the pan to the engine with a couple of bolts and carefuly hammer the flange to the engine at that round section.It's a new pan so it should fit right,but after 4 times it's worth a try.

alex10superman · 09-15-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbochris

Are you sure the pan mates to te engine right?Especialy at the round section that you say is leaking?This is hard to see with the transaxle in the way.There may be a gap that is too big for the rtv to seal.I suggest bolting the pan to the engine with a couple of bolts and carefuly hammer the flange to the engine at that round section.It's a new pan so it should fit right,but after 4 times it's worth a try.

LOL, should I plastigauge the oil pan, LOL!

I did put the pan on without and gasket maker this past attempt. As you said it is hard to say because the tranny is in the way but I compared it to the dip on the other side and it seems that the tranny side might have maybe like 1/16th inch more of a gap. Its noticable, but I don't think it is that big. Especially because I put enough gasket maker that I see it squish out when I bolt it on... which should mean that it would seal!

Gushers248 · 09-15-2008, 03:17 PM

I bought a gasket for mine. it was a felpro for $15, and sealed up one leak I had, then I found out the other 2 drips were from my brand new oil pump.

gearheadvr4 · 09-15-2008, 03:26 PM

1/16 shouldn't make enough of a difference. RIghtstuff would seal that just fine.

Well at this point something like the felpro gasket might be worth a try.

alex10superman · 09-15-2008, 03:31 PM

the only gasket I have seen available is for 1gens. Is the 2-bolt bolt pattern different from the 4-bolt. I would imagine so because SCE sold seperate pans for 2-bolt or 4-bolt. Oh, and unless I find something obvious then my next attempt will the "Right stuff" for sure as that is what most recomend.

Storm Strike · 09-15-2008, 04:51 PM

I installed my SCE racing oil pan without any problems. But, I have a 2 bolt 1G engine. Use the Right Stuff to seal mine up. The only problem I had was the ATR downpipe was touching the extended part of the pan. Temporary fix was a ball peen hammer mod to the pipe. It's in process of a permanent fix via exhaust fabrications.

twinturbvr4 · 09-22-2008, 07:22 AM

Hey guys,

I got a gasket set on ebay that had everything, including the cork oil pan gasket.. but it was impossible to line it up on the pan.. after working with it for a while, it eventually broke on me.. so I just used black RTV like the Overhaul manual suggests, engine wont go back in for over a week so hopefully the RTV sets ok and I don't have a leak either, but in my opinion, the oil pan gaskets available for our cars SUCK!

09-15-2008, 01:59 PM	#31 (permalink)
alex10superman I love my VR-4!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Drives: 1997 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? No, I didn't touch it. But if it were the rear main wouldn't it basically have to leak while the car is running? It won't leak a drop until I turn the car off. __________________ More Pictures of my car here -> Pics Last edited by alex10superman : 09-15-2008 at 02:50 PM.

09-15-2008, 02:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
gearheadvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth Drives: Pucking VR4 Trader Rating: (31)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? Hmm I didn't think about that one. Yeah it would leak more under pressure. __________________ 92 VR4 Reborn! - TD05 manifolds with MHI 16g, 6 speed conversion done, Maximal Solid Mounts, front mount 3" intercooler and intake pipes, OFE Stage 3 Clutch (from Southbend Clutch), SS clutch line, SS brake lines, SS oil and coolant lines, borla exhaust, stillen downpipe, egr block-off plates, LC-1 Wideband, blitz dc2 turbo timer, hks ssbov, Maft Pro speed density, Blitz SBC i-D III boost controller w/ Power Meter, k&n filters & custom intake pipes, 18x9 blitz type 03 wheels wrapped in Nexen N3000 tires, intrax springs, adj. control arms, 97 frontend and side conversion, 99 center tail light piece (<--adds at least 20hp on the dyno )

09-15-2008, 02:50 PM	#34 (permalink)
turbochris Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Netherlands Drives: 1991 VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? Are you sure the pan mates to te engine right?Especialy at the round section that you say is leaking?This is hard to see with the transaxle in the way.There may be a gap that is too big for the rtv to seal.I suggest bolting the pan to the engine with a couple of bolts and carefuly hammer the flange to the engine at that round section.It's a new pan so it should fit right,but after 4 times it's worth a try.

09-15-2008, 03:17 PM	#36 (permalink)
Gushers248 Boosted :D Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hastings, MN Drives: 4x4 dime + 91 VR-4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? I bought a gasket for mine. it was a felpro for $15, and sealed up one leak I had, then I found out the other 2 drips were from my brand new oil pump. __________________ 91 VR-4 K+N fipk intake, polished y-pipe, Turbo xs RFL bov, HKS exhaust with custom tips, southbend ofe clutch, custom pressure plate, joe p mbc, 300m output shaft: 25 spline, lightweight crank pulley, Palm data logger, Solid motor mounts, 120k tune up with oil pump. Low mileage engine swap! Old engine parts for sale

09-15-2008, 03:26 PM	#37 (permalink)
gearheadvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth Drives: Pucking VR4 Trader Rating: (31)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? 1/16 shouldn't make enough of a difference. RIghtstuff would seal that just fine. Well at this point something like the felpro gasket might be worth a try.

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09-15-2008, 03:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
alex10superman I love my VR-4!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Drives: 1997 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? the only gasket I have seen available is for 1gens. Is the 2-bolt bolt pattern different from the 4-bolt. I would imagine so because SCE sold seperate pans for 2-bolt or 4-bolt. Oh, and unless I find something obvious then my next attempt will the "Right stuff" for sure as that is what most recomend.

09-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#39 (permalink)
Storm Strike Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: PA Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? I installed my SCE racing oil pan without any problems. But, I have a 2 bolt 1G engine. Use the Right Stuff to seal mine up. The only problem I had was the ATR downpipe was touching the extended part of the pan. Temporary fix was a ball peen hammer mod to the pipe. It's in process of a permanent fix via exhaust fabrications. __________________ '92 Stealth RT/TT, Sandstorm, 125K miles Currently installed: E-MBC, SS brake lines, Motul 600 BF, FN01R-C rims, ATR DP, test pipe, and exhaust, EK2Mfg EGR blockoff plates, MAFT-Pro, S-ITC, Dejon Tool intake runners, JIC FTL-A2 struts, PST CFDS, Tial BOV, MSD 8.5mm plug wires, Accelerated Motorsports catch can, Ebay FMIC, Evo 560's, IPO dual feed fuel lines, Greddy P/W/H EGT gauge, IPO battery relocation, Optima red top, PWR radiator, DSM shifter bushings, custom WW fluid tank, Saner F/R swaybars, PLX WB O2 setup, SCE StopTech ST-40 332x33 front brake upgrade & 300mm rear rotors, SCE tender springs, SCE caster/camber plates, Titan Bending f header, 15G turbos,forged crank, Crower rods, Weisco pistons, DR Stage 2 heads, TRS seats, 5 pnt harnesses.

09-22-2008, 07:22 AM	#40 (permalink)
twinturbvr4 rippin up lil FWD cars!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Eastern PA Drives: 93 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Oil pan leak: WTF am I doing wrong? Hey guys, I got a gasket set on ebay that had everything, including the cork oil pan gasket.. but it was impossible to line it up on the pan.. after working with it for a while, it eventually broke on me.. so I just used black RTV like the Overhaul manual suggests, engine wont go back in for over a week so hopefully the RTV sets ok and I don't have a leak either, but in my opinion, the oil pan gaskets available for our cars SUCK! __________________ 16Ts, ATR downpipe with high-flow cat, MBC (in cockpit), Kormex'd, 560cc's, Walbro Pump, MAFT GenII, 3.5" GM MAF Blow-through, HKS SSQV '07, EGR Blockoffs. Rebuilt 4 bolt block.