Auto Craft LS1 Oil Pan???

[skeeters65]

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]

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

[skeeters65]

****..
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]

great darn darn darn

[trapin]

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]

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.

[hijack]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.[/hijack]

Tim

[John510]

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

[brans72]

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]

Where is this hole located on the pan.

[brans72]

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]

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

[skeeters65]

****..
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

Anyone know???

[Bow Tie 67]

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]

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]

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

Tim

[John510]

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

[WILWAXU]

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

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

[John510]

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]

Is this something only on aluminum blocks?

[John510]

My windage tray was removed.