Cracked Oil Pan
03-07-2013, 07:29 PM
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Cracked Oil Pan So I just got done with my car and got it running and i've had this mysterious oil leak, leaks slightly when idling but leaks pretty good when I get into boost.
The leak seems to be coming from the front two bolts on the passenger side near the timing cover. I've read that you have to tighten the bottom two timing cover bolts first and then tighten the rest of the cover to ensure the timing cover is seated on the oil pan correctly. Well I didn't do that and I'm 99% sure I've cracked my oil pan. I couldn't imagine any other reason that the pan would leak in this location.
Has anyone else had this issue? I'm pretty sure I'll try to get a new pan unless anyone has a remedy for this issue?
The leak seems to be coming from the front two bolts on the passenger side near the timing cover. I've read that you have to tighten the bottom two timing cover bolts first and then tighten the rest of the cover to ensure the timing cover is seated on the oil pan correctly. Well I didn't do that and I'm 99% sure I've cracked my oil pan. I couldn't imagine any other reason that the pan would leak in this location.
Has anyone else had this issue? I'm pretty sure I'll try to get a new pan unless anyone has a remedy for this issue?
