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HilbillyHomeboy · 03-13-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Polygon

How the hell are so many getting dented? I don't recall seeing any dents in my pan but I am damn well going out to look in the morning.

Thanks for the heads up Ray.

By using them as a jack point is the most common reason.

Jeremy

1viciousVR4 · 03-13-2008, 06:51 AM

im putting a TT strealth together for a friend of mine and it had the dented pan, while i had it out i banged that center mark as low as the pan could go....its all good now

oohnoo · 03-13-2008, 08:15 AM

Here's a pic of mine AFTER I undented it.

Polygon · 03-13-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HilbillyHomeboy

By using them as a jack point is the most common reason.

Jeremy

Yikes!

I've always used the front subframe. I would never consider using the oil pan, that's just odd to me. Then again, I see a lot of people who like to jack the back end up using the rear gearbox. I'd still never do that.

Toni · 03-13-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Polygon

Yikes!

I've always used the front subframe. I would never consider using the oil pan, that's just odd to me. Then again, I see a lot of people who like to jack the back end up using the rear gearbox. I'd still never do that.

People jack under the oil pan to do the timing belt because the engine mount has to come off; not to jack the entire car. As far as the rear gearbox (differential) it's what the manual says to jack under for the rear of an AWD car. The diff and it's mounts should easily be able to handle the weight of the car, gotta realize how much stress it has to endure through all those awd launches.

-Antoni

keithmac · 03-13-2008, 04:11 PM

Need to take my pan off and bash it out, car had a cambelt replacement before I bought it and I`m guessing it`s down to jacking damage!.

Some people have used the weld on dent pullers to good effect without dropping the pan but you can`t inspect the strainer then..

Drweldin · 03-13-2008, 04:22 PM

I could be wrong, but I swear the factory manual tells you
to use the pan to support the engine during T_belt service....I'll
have to double check that....I use the CORNER of the pan where
it won't dent, and is much stronger....

KCSenia · 03-14-2008, 02:11 AM

I have to say, as a new owner of a 3S and planning on buying another in the near future, thank god for this post!

This site has been a life saver for trouble shooting my car so far but every other post I read is about spun bearings and it started scaring the crap out of me! I can tell you what I'm doing first thing in the morning haha.
I just really wanted to thank you for the post and for not forgetting about us 3S noobs! lol

TT4ME · 03-14-2008, 10:26 AM

Good thread, thanks. Time for a BFH to get those dents out!

I've only checked one of my cars so far and go figure, it is dented. It also happens to be my biggest pos so I hope it is the only one...

Polygon · 03-14-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toni

People jack under the oil pan to do the timing belt because the engine mount has to come off; not to jack the entire car. As far as the rear gearbox (differential) it's what the manual says to jack under for the rear of an AWD car. The diff and it's mounts should easily be able to handle the weight of the car, gotta realize how much stress it has to endure through all those awd launches.

-Antoni

Grrr, I didn't do my 60k, the dealership did. Anyhow, I took some pictures of mine and I'm not quite sure what to think. The oil light has never come on and the pressure has never dropped, even at high RPM. Do I have a problem?

03-13-2008, 06:51 AM	#52 (permalink)
1viciousVR4 Never finished Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Drives: Nowhere Fast Trader Rating: (28)	Re: Spun Bearing Causes - Please Read! im putting a TT strealth together for a friend of mine and it had the dented pan, while i had it out i banged that center mark as low as the pan could go....its all good now __________________ 99 Chevy Silverado 2500 93 3000GT VR4 So far: 3sx TD05 E16g Turbo Kit, polished Greddy FMIC with IPS tdo5 extensions, Poopra pump, 3sx pulley, MSD wires, NGK coppers, Maximal powdercoated valve covers, polished plenum, Tial Q bov, Hallman Pro RX MBC, Maximal solid mounts, Maximal test pipe, JIC catback, Tein s-techs, Mod-Express 8k HID, Nelson TC bracket, PST CFDS, Fidanza flywheel, RPS Max street, Deft CF hood. Still Need: AEM EMS, injectors.

03-13-2008, 08:15 AM	#53 (permalink)
oohnoo Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LI,NY Trader Rating: (130)	Re: Spun Bearing Causes - Please Read! Here's a pic of mine AFTER I undented it. __________________ ----------------[2007 Ride of the Year *"Stroke" her I did. And I got the dual balls to prove it* Retired - TD04 WRX19t's = 513awhp @ 18psi on PUMP Making & Selling - Converted DSM IC's........Dual Core FMIC........EGR Blockoff Plates

03-13-2008, 04:11 PM	#56 (permalink)
keithmac Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: YORK / UK Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Spun Bearing Causes - Please Read! Need to take my pan off and bash it out, car had a cambelt replacement before I bought it and I`m guessing it`s down to jacking damage!. Some people have used the weld on dent pullers to good effect without dropping the pan but you can`t inspect the strainer then.. __________________ JDM GTO TT, Emanage Blue - 450`s Hotwired Walbro - Gutted MAS - K&N Blitz SSBC - Aquamist Water Injection

03-13-2008, 04:22 PM	#57 (permalink)
Drweldin Verified Seller Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Iowa Trader Rating: (99)	Re: Spun Bearing Causes - Please Read! I could be wrong, but I swear the factory manual tells you to use the pan to support the engine during T_belt service....I'll have to double check that....I use the CORNER of the pan where it won't dent, and is much stronger.... __________________ 1992 Stealth RT/TT:

03-14-2008, 02:11 AM	#58 (permalink)
KCSenia New User - Please be kind Join Date: Oct 2007 Drives: Black '93 Stealth ES Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spun Bearing Causes - Please Read! I have to say, as a new owner of a 3S and planning on buying another in the near future, thank god for this post! This site has been a life saver for trouble shooting my car so far but every other post I read is about spun bearings and it started scaring the crap out of me! I can tell you what I'm doing first thing in the morning haha. I just really wanted to thank you for the post and for not forgetting about us 3S noobs! lol

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03-14-2008, 10:26 AM	#59 (permalink)
TT4ME Black Beast Rebuild 93% Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin Drives: 94 TT, 92 ES, 92 TT Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Spun Bearing Causes - Please Read! Good thread, thanks. Time for a BFH to get those dents out! I've only checked one of my cars so far and go figure, it is dented. It also happens to be my biggest pos so I hope it is the only one...