Oil Pan Fail - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

norcalpb · 02-28-2022, 02:19 PM

Hello,

This happened about 5-6 years ago but I was too embarrassed to post about it then.

I had to jack up the engine to install the Nameless overpipe/front pipe combo exhaust piece but didn't use a block of wood. As you can guess this dented the pan.

Since this fail I've put about 100k miles on the car including 18 track days.

At this point am I in the clear? Should I take this is a lesson for the future or do you think I should replace the entire pan?

Thanks all,
Steve

NoHaveMSG · 02-28-2022, 02:22 PM

My only concern is that the pickup is very close to the bottom of the pan. So depending on where you bent it it could really tighten the gap. May not be a problem since you have run it so much already but

dragoontwo · 02-28-2022, 02:22 PM

I would imagine it all depends. Is there any chance that it could have messed with the pick up tube?

strat61caster · 02-28-2022, 02:45 PM

How big is the dent? The size of a dime in one or two spots who gives a fuck, the size of your fist, I'd replace that.

Joon525 · 02-28-2022, 03:58 PM

How big is the dent?
If it's anywhere near the oil pick up point I'd use this as an opportunity (aka excuse) to replace the pan and get an oil baffle from the manufacturer of your choice...maybe replace the pick up tube too.

Tcoat · 02-28-2022, 07:53 PM

I would think that after 6 years, 100K miles and 18 track days that it is probably the last thing you need to worry about at this point.

norcalpb · 02-28-2022, 08:22 PM

It's always hard getting proper photos of dents to show their depth but here is what I just got:

norcalpb · 02-28-2022, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

My only concern is that the pickup is very close to the bottom of the pan. So depending on where you bent it it could really tighten the gap. May not be a problem since you have run it so much already but

I'm not sure where the pickup tube is relative to the bottom of the pan but this is my main concern.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

I would imagine it all depends. Is there any chance that it could have messed with the pick up tube?

I'm not so much worried about damaging the pickup tube but rather blocking it's flow from the bottom.

Quote:

Originally Posted by strat61caster

How big is the dent? The size of a dime in one or two spots who gives a fuck, the size of your fist, I'd replace that.

It is somewhere between a dime and my fist lol. See the pictures for a better idea but it doesn't seem too deep of a dent.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joon525

How big is the dent?
If it's anywhere near the oil pick up point I'd use this as an opportunity (aka excuse) to replace the pan and get an oil baffle from the manufacturer of your choice...maybe replace the pick up tube too.

Ohh new car parts...now we're talking. Absolutely will look into that if the pan needs to come off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I would think that after 6 years, 100K miles and 18 track days that it is probably the last thing you need to worry about at this point.

This was my logic but it's nice to hear someone say it lol. I just fear this is a ticking time bomb situation, but is it really a ticking time bomb if it takes decades to go off?

strat61caster · 02-28-2022, 08:28 PM

if you ran it without the skidplate i'd call that an aero device and protest you lol, looks pretty mild to me, others may disagree.

NoHaveMSG · 02-28-2022, 08:32 PM

Here’s a pic of where it sits. Ignore the…mess.

Tcoat · 02-28-2022, 09:14 PM

Holy crap . Other than that minor dent that pan looks like it just came out of the factory!
People can bitch about California al they want that shows there are up sides!!!!!

The pan off my old 14 FRS:

Ultramaroon · 02-28-2022, 10:39 PM

The end of the pickup tube is behind that hump, in that area just left of the drain plug. Perfectly safe. Don't fuck with it.

villainous_frx · 02-28-2022, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Holy crap . Other than that minor dent that pan looks like it just came out of the factory!
People can bitch about California al they want that shows there are up sides!!!!!

The pan off my old 14 FRS:

A warning next time! I had PTSD from seeing this, so much RTV!

KillerBMotorsport · 03-01-2022, 08:15 AM

There's room. I wouldn't sweat it until the pan needs a reseal. Even at that, I'd just take a block of wood and hammer and pop it back down. I've seen them in far worse shape than what you've got.

02-28-2022, 02:19 PM	#1
norcalpb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2023 Model 3 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,345 Thanks: 1,256 Thanked 902 Times in 590 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil Pan Fail Hello, This happened about 5-6 years ago but I was too embarrassed to post about it then. I had to jack up the engine to install the Nameless overpipe/front pipe combo exhaust piece but didn't use a block of wood. As you can guess this dented the pan. Since this fail I've put about 100k miles on the car including 18 track days. At this point am I in the clear? Should I take this is a lesson for the future or do you think I should replace the entire pan? Thanks all, Steve

02-28-2022, 07:53 PM	#6
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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Holy crap . Other than that minor dent that pan looks like it just came out of the factory! People can bitch about California al they want that shows there are up sides!!!!! The pan off my old 14 FRS: __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

02-28-2022, 10:39 PM	#12
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dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: NW IA Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 226 Thanked 1,025 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would imagine it all depends. Is there any chance that it could have messed with the pick up tube?

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norcalpb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2023 Model 3 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,345 Thanks: 1,256 Thanked 902 Times in 590 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's always hard getting proper photos of dents to show their depth but here is what I just got:

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KillerBMotorsport Join Date: Apr 2021 Drives: BRZ Location: Virginia Posts: 568 Thanks: 89 Thanked 711 Times in 325 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There's room. I wouldn't sweat it until the pan needs a reseal. Even at that, I'd just take a block of wood and hammer and pop it back down. I've seen them in far worse shape than what you've got.

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