Auto Craft LS1 Oil Pan??? [Archive]

skeeters65

11-28-2008, 01:18 PM

There is a hole in the pan that doesnt have a hole in the block? Did you guys drill and tap the block?
Did you have any issue with the pan leaking if you didnt tap it??

Thanks

autokraft

11-28-2008, 02:06 PM

yes you must drill & tap the block. It will most likely leak if you don't.

skeeters65

11-28-2008, 03:39 PM

****..
Do you know if you are able to drill and tap it while in the car??
Pretty sure it is leaking..

I just noticed the engine was leaking but didnt have time to jack it up and look..

What size bolt??

Thanks

brans72

11-29-2008, 01:12 PM

great darn darn darn

trapin

11-29-2008, 02:05 PM

Skeeter, there's a user here by the name of DCx that knows the answers to your questions. Do a "search" for him here and send him an e-mail on it. I used to know but have now forgotten. Damn memory.

The WidowMaker

11-29-2008, 05:59 PM

any pics or description of where the hole is? i didnt even know it was an issue. i havent installed my pan yet, but i would have been screwed.

anybody use this pan with a mcleod bellhousing? i know that most bellhousing plates require clearance, but i didnt know if that had been addressed with this pan.

Tim

John510

11-29-2008, 06:18 PM

I tapped mine also. If you dont it will leak. Used a 10mm. I did it with motor out of car.

brans72

11-29-2008, 06:34 PM

my engine is on the stand but pan os instaleed dang it beep beep beep guess i will drill and tap it with pan installed

alocker

11-30-2008, 07:04 AM

Where is this hole located on the pan.

brans72

11-30-2008, 07:57 AM

put the pan on and you will see haha i didn't think much about it since fits so many ls till now. so kurt wanna give us a heads up as in bit and tap sizes t use??????

alocker

11-30-2008, 01:22 PM

I asked because I dont see a hole. Im assuming its on the pan rail. I guess mine was already drilled for it.

skeeters65

12-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Bow Tie 67

12-03-2008, 05:38 PM

I just bolted mine on and started beating on the car. LOL The hole if memory serves me correct will not leak, the gasket will seal it. I may have put some sealant on it, but honestly do not remember. I do know I did not drill and tap.

Matt

skeeters65

12-03-2008, 06:05 PM

I will look under there tomorrow while it is on the lift getting lined up..

Somthing in that area is leaking just not sure what yet..
I will let you guys know..

The WidowMaker

12-03-2008, 06:09 PM

sorry to hijack again, but anybody use the pan with the mcleod bellhousing? any trimming needed?

Tim

John510

12-03-2008, 11:21 PM

10mm tap and bolt from Orchard supply. Did mine with the pan installed.

WILWAXU

12-04-2008, 11:43 AM

A picture of the area to be tapped would be cool.

Also, what windage tray are you guys using with this pan?

John510

12-05-2008, 12:36 PM

You cant miss it. You will see where the block has a part that sticks out farther and a spot on the oilpan that you cant get a bolt into the block.

A picture of the area to be tapped would be cool.

Also, what windage tray are you guys using with this pan?

alocker

12-05-2008, 01:22 PM

Is this something only on aluminum blocks?

John510

12-08-2008, 04:36 PM

My windage tray was removed.

brans72

12-08-2008, 06:00 PM

my hole is near the oil filter and pan has to be removed to drill hole correctly. i will take pics before i drill and after i drill/tap.

alocker

12-08-2008, 06:44 PM

To clarify, there is a hole in the oil pan rail that you cannot insert a bolt because it is not drilled an tapped in the block?

I have this pan but I want to make sure its ok before I fire it.

Every hole in the pan has a bolt in it. I have a genIV iron block.

Bow Tie 67

12-08-2008, 08:56 PM

Ok, why would anyone want to add a bolt that the factory did not use? As long as you have a bolt in all the holes supplied by GM then your good to go.

skeeters65

12-14-2008, 06:00 AM

I think I found my leak.

I never tightened the oil filter when I put the cam in and new the new pan..

Oh well my bad..

dhutton

12-14-2008, 07:21 AM

Ok, why would anyone want to add a bolt that the factory did not use? As long as you have a bolt in all the holes supplied by GM then your good to go.

I think the reason is that the Autokraft pan flange is thinner and flexes more than the factory pan.

John510

12-17-2008, 09:36 PM

anyone else need to use washers because the bolts are too long ?

trapin

12-18-2008, 06:32 AM

I think the reason is that the Autokraft pan flange is thinner and flexes more than the factory pan.
That's it exactly.

skeeters65

12-18-2008, 12:05 PM

anyone else need to use washers because the bolts are too long ?

Yeah mine were too long but I just used shorter bolts with 1 washer each instead if a stack of washers.
I thought it looked ghetto.