Author Topic: Careful out there (Read 3093 times)

Nick_318is · « **on:** March 29, 2012, 05:49:41 PM »

Especially if you have a lowered suspension.

This concludes todays Public service announcement.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2012, 05:59:50 PM »

Gah. Motor's OK, right?

Nick_318is · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2012, 06:59:49 PM »

Yeah the motor is alright, I think. I didn't see anything that shouldn't have been in the pan and once I knew there was a leak I didn't go far or have the oil light to come on, so I'm hopeful everything is good.

I also took the time to check the upper pan bolts while I was in there (all of them nice and tight). I put some grey RTV on the gasket and I'm giving it overnight to bond, I'll fill her up tomorrow and hope for no leaks or any other problems.

mr.vang · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2012, 09:00:47 PM »

m42 oil pan busted is pretty old news. you're not even low, what did you hit?

Nick_318is · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2012, 05:58:04 AM »

A driveway, it was a little steeper than it looked and I was going a little faster than I should have been. I know it's old news this is the 2nd one I've broken, just got the car out for the year and putting it out as a friendly reminder.

mcibmw533 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2012, 05:22:37 PM »

That's the exact reason I bought a "severe duty skidplate," never have to worry about that again with one if those.

Good luck with the repair.