Today at 5:18 PM #1 D Dhos1 Self-tuning wanna-be Joined Apr 14, 2012 Messages 1,477 I swapped out my oil pan and ordered a new set of bolts but one of the front 3 bolts is too long. Would it be an issue to just shim it up with a few washers?
I swapped out my oil pan and ordered a new set of bolts but one of the front 3 bolts is too long. Would it be an issue to just shim it up with a few washers?
Today at 5:25 PM #2 BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer TurboBuick.Com Supporter! Joined Feb 14, 2002 Messages 5,839 Yes washers would be fine. Or shorter bolts. Note that the one in the middle in particular if the bolt bottoms out it and gets driven in it will crack the front cover and leak oil profusely.
Yes washers would be fine. Or shorter bolts. Note that the one in the middle in particular if the bolt bottoms out it and gets driven in it will crack the front cover and leak oil profusely.