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YOUR RESEARCHDeep Sump Oil Pan / X51
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I would also recommend when changing oil, remove the skid plate because oil doesn't straight down and the topside of the skid plate will be coated with oil.
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I would also recommend when changing oil, remove the skid plate because oil doesn't straight down and the topside of the skid plate will be coated with oil.
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I would also recommend when changing oil, remove the skid plate because oil doesn't straight down and the topside of the skid plate will be coated with oil.
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Run your bead closer to the outside edge except when looping in for the bolt holes of course.
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I would also recommend when changing oil, remove the skid plate because oil doesn't straight down and the topside of the skid plate will be coated with oil.
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I would also recommend when changing oil, remove the skid plate because oil doesn't straight down and the topside of the skid plate will be coated with oil.
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I ordered the deep sump pan with the X51 baffles from FVD. Something just dawned on me...
The OEM oil pan bolts are M6X16
With the thicker plate of the deep sump - wouldn't I need to have longer bolts? The FVD site has the 'oil pan install kit' which comes with the OEM bolts and some 5900.
If I were to look at the Brey Krause site (for instance) their deep sump pan comes with M6X25 bolts....
Anyone have experience with this?
EDIT: Maybe the lip is the same thickness as OEM... .
As gator said, same bolts. I did order new ones though. The FVD install kit is actually a good deal over buying parts separately.
Two install tips. Over siliconing is a common mistake, use a small bead. 2nd, the FVD lip is wider than the mating surface. Run your bead closer to the outside edge except when looping in for the bolt holes of course.
Yes. On my second tube. It is a bit of a pain but it's spec so I use it. I put a rag over the plunger to use it (very hard to push) but I think I saw someone else put it into a caulking gun.
Hey there
Interesting thread!
I'm curious to understand ho much ground clearance is lost once this kit is installed?
I have a bitch of a driveway and if take it just slightly too fast or on the wrong angle, it'll hit the ground with that very expensive grating sound...
But I'd like to look at getting one of these - if I don't lose too much room etc.
AT
For ground clearance you could take into account that it sits around an inch lower compared to stock.
I think FVD offers also an optional protective skid plate.
In fact it is genuine OEM Porsche and has partnr. 996 107 981 00
No idea if it is compatible with the deeper X51 oil pan though.
You'll need to bend the tabs on the skid plate to fit. I did that on my old 996. I would also recommend when changing oil, remove the skid plate because oil doesn't straight down and the topside of the skid plate will be coated with oil.
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