bulging oil pan?

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Feb 22, 2006 | 08:46 PM

terr1bleone

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bulging oil pan?

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.

Feb 22, 2006 | 09:27 PM

jarediocamaro

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what color is your oil Now?

Feb 22, 2006 | 09:36 PM

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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.

Feb 22, 2006 | 10:32 PM

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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