terr1bleone

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i ran my motor a few weeks ago for the first time just intial fireup and idle for a few seconds, now i went to check up on eveything and it looks like my oil pan is bulging on the bottom? i never heard of this before i wonder what could of caused it and if there is something wrong. it was completely flat when i put it in..almost concaved a little.

jarediocamaro

what color is your oil Now?

terr1bleone

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didnt drain it yet, its brand new didnt see a reason too, if you think it has antifreeze in it, it dosent..i never put any coolant or water in yet.

DeltaT

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Two possible causes, neither is good: High crankcase pressure (this is what I think is happening) or the pan got struck from the inside (you probably would hear it). Try taking out the dipstick - if you feel air coming from the hole, then it's crankcase pressure.

Jim

terr1bleone

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if it is crankcase pressure what is the solution to fixing it?

CarelessAndImprudent

pcv I think?

terr1bleone

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nevermind guys, its just a defective pan.

DeltaT

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What's the defect that caused it to bulge?

Jim

terr1bleone

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i was told in motors like mine thinnner metal pans do this just fron crank windage