Aftermaket Oil Pans - Junk?
July 31st, 2011, 08:39 PM
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Aftermaket Oil Pans - Junk?
Need to repalce my badly dented 455 oil pan in a 72 442 vert. Aside from the drain plug being in the wrong location (on the "edge" of the sump rather than flat on the bottom) is there anything wrong with the 60.00 Chinesium pans available everywhere on the internet?
July 31st, 2011, 08:58 PM
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I can't address this specifically to your car, however, a friend put one on his Ford, and it took 3 tries before he found one that would bolt up without problems. The stampings are not that exact, and the bolt holes were misplaced. You might be better off "restoring" your original than to buy one that is going to give you trouble before you even get it fully bolted up.
July 31st, 2011, 09:50 PM
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Costpenn: Mine pan looked like on my 330.
I wouldn't buy one of those eBay pans. See if anybody is selling a stock oil pan on eBay or Craigslist.
I picked up a Moroso 20480 pan for $175 and a stock 4 quart for $100, both on eBay. Moroso is new, the 4 quart is clean. Not new, but looks like it.
I like the Moroso because the plug is on the back of the pan like on my Alero and the pan may be 7 quarts, but is only a inch deeper. Had it powder coated and it looks great on my 330
I wouldn't buy one of those eBay pans. See if anybody is selling a stock oil pan on eBay or Craigslist.
I picked up a Moroso 20480 pan for $175 and a stock 4 quart for $100, both on eBay. Moroso is new, the 4 quart is clean. Not new, but looks like it.
I like the Moroso because the plug is on the back of the pan like on my Alero and the pan may be 7 quarts, but is only a inch deeper. Had it powder coated and it looks great on my 330
August 1st, 2011, 02:32 AM
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X2 on finding a used original. i would think someone here close to you would have an extra. i have some extras i would sell for $30 plus shipping but i would see if someone from closer has one.
August 1st, 2011, 05:50 AM
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These guys have a beautiful repro pan.
http://www.supercarsunlimited.com/It...CategoryID=387
http://www.supercarsunlimited.com/It...CategoryID=387
August 1st, 2011, 10:59 AM
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30.00 plus shipping for a reasonably clean, reasonably dent free OEM one? SOLD - let me know what the shipping is to 75006 (Texas) and I'll send you the dough. Thanks!!
August 13th, 2011, 10:17 AM
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MDcanic after you pound out the pan and stretch the metal from one end to the other, put a straight edge on the pan rails and see how straight they are. I understand the budget thing but that's asking for trouble..My 2 cents
August 13th, 2011, 10:21 AM
#12
i bought one from summit went in with little issue it was one of their brand oil pans the 5 qt. oil pan for 60 bucks and with summit if it doesnt fit returns are hassle free just dry fit it first
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