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jfdr6911 · 03-12-2008, 12:04 AM

a good friend of mine makes a bigger oil pan he said the heads on our engines are too big for our oil pan, apparently the heads take up most of the oil leaving next to nothing for the block. Should i check for dents on this or does the bigger size negate the problem. I guess i am also a bit confused is this an exterior dent from a hit or is this something that can get dented upon installation. sorry to be a noobee

WidowMaker · 03-12-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jfdr6911

a good friend of mine makes a bigger oil pan he said the heads on our engines are too big for our oil pan, apparently the heads take up most of the oil leaving next to nothing for the block. Should i check for dents on this or does the bigger size negate the problem. I guess i am also a bit confused is this an exterior dent from a hit or is this something that can get dented upon installation. sorry to be a noobee

an undented stock pan is just fine. Unless you are installing an oil pan with a mini sledge hammer, it should not be dented upon install. Usually this happens when people don't know where the jack points are and simply use the oil pan to jack the car up.

BLACK94TT · 03-12-2008, 06:47 AM

The dent is typically caused while a 60K is being done. A floor jack is placed under the pan to support the engine when the top motor mount is removed. I bet others have even used that point to jack the car.

The manual shows the specific points to raise and place jack stands.

oohnoo · 03-12-2008, 06:52 AM

I always use the AC bracket for supporting the motor when removing the driver side mount. A short piece of a 2x4 and a bottle jack does the job.

Barefoot · 03-12-2008, 07:25 AM

Glad I always use an engine hoist to do a 60k service.. if needed.. Too bad even that is not needed with solid motor mounts

tfw a-ok · 03-12-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oohnoo

I always use the AC bracket for supporting the motor when removing the driver side mount. A short piece of a 2x4 and a bottle jack does the job.

If you have a bottle of jack, envite me over, I'll help the next time.

Mint1992vr4 · 03-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Do DSMs have similar problems with oil pans?

BLACK94TT · 03-12-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tfw a-ok

If you have a bottle of jack, envite me over, I'll help the next time.

mywetdream · 03-12-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 91vr4n00maxima

i have only seen 1 3s with an original oil pan that wasnt dented. my 97. never had the timing belt changed. im sure if it had been the pan would be dented.

my car has the orginal oil pan...and its almost in prefect shape.

Toni · 03-12-2008, 11:20 AM

Edit: Guilty for not searching

Here is a link to a cutaway of an oil pan

Pulling a Dent From the Oil Pan

03-12-2008, 12:04 AM	#21 (permalink)
jfdr6911 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winter Park Florida Drives: 1996 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Attention Anyone Who Bought A Pampena Engine... a good friend of mine makes a bigger oil pan he said the heads on our engines are too big for our oil pan, apparently the heads take up most of the oil leaving next to nothing for the block. Should i check for dents on this or does the bigger size negate the problem. I guess i am also a bit confused is this an exterior dent from a hit or is this something that can get dented upon installation. sorry to be a noobee __________________ -Daniel: 1996 GT-368SX Powerd3000GT VR-4

03-12-2008, 06:47 AM	#23 (permalink)
BLACK94TT no speed limits here Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: gainesville, fl. usa Drives: A109E Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Attention Anyone Who Bought A Pampena Engine... The dent is typically caused while a 60K is being done. A floor jack is placed under the pan to support the engine when the top motor mount is removed. I bet others have even used that point to jack the car. The manual shows the specific points to raise and place jack stands. __________________ Steve

03-12-2008, 06:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
oohnoo Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LI,NY Trader Rating: (128)	Re: Attention Anyone Who Bought A Pampena Engine... I always use the AC bracket for supporting the motor when removing the driver side mount. A short piece of a 2x4 and a bottle jack does the job. __________________ 2007 Ride of the Year Retired - TD04 WRX19t's = 513awhp @ 18psi on PUMP Making & Selling Converted DSM IC's........Dual Core FMIC........EGR Blockoff Plates

03-12-2008, 07:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
Barefoot Racing Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ga Tech Drives: 92R/T - converted ;) Trader Rating: (31)	Re: Attention Anyone Who Bought A Pampena Engine... Glad I always use an engine hoist to do a 60k service.. if needed.. Too bad even that is not needed with solid motor mounts __________________ 92 Dodge Stealth R/T AWD/TT (TD05) converted ( 11.894 @ 120.56 - 18 psi -> Video ) Twin TD05H EvoIII 16G's - Garrett FMIC - PTE 680cc - IPO Propane Injection - Maftpro - SouthBend DXD-F - PST CFDS - Northbend OS - Kaaz LSD - Cianci Victory Hood - Cianci Novara Bumper - Forged Internals 1mm over - and MUCH more..

03-12-2008, 10:33 AM	#27 (permalink)
Mint1992vr4 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lopatcong, NJ Drives: allthrottlenobottle Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Attention Anyone Who Bought A Pampena Engine... Do DSMs have similar problems with oil pans? __________________ [size="2"] 1992 3000gt vr-4 13,132 original miles Sports vr-4 chromies Cars in the garage: jaguar x-type (Sold) vw passat 07 Ford Focus (DD) Eclipse GST VR-4 Wanted: 97-03 Diamante Infinity Amp (#MR172814) 97-99 DSM GSX rims 17" or Stock Evo Rims Wanted 3/S Parts: Wire harness from the amp and CD changer Infinity speakers (all)

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