Twin Charged FD - Fraternal Twins

RX SE7EN · 01-22-2012, 10:48 PM

I actually got some work done this weekend.

Anyone that road home with me from deals gap last year knows how much oil I was leaking, so I finally tackled it. I got a new pan, a new level sensor (the wire broke off my old one), and a Banzai Racing oil pan brace.

You don't have to remove the subframe to do this, but I did for another reason, which you'll see pop up later.

First step: remove motor mount nuts and jack up transmission. Then drop the subframe and remove the pan.

Be careful when using a battery powered impact driver to remove the bolts. I got this nice new milwakee driver and drill kit and of course the first time i use it i leave it on tighten instead of loosen and break the bolt off imediately.

Luckly, I was able to gouge a little notch in it and turn it by tapping the edge of a flat head screwdriver with a hammer. I was able to get it out far enough to then get some vicegrips on it. That was a close one.

Installed new level sensor on new oil pan.

Clean the block and also tap the holes to get any old sealant and dirt out:

Dimpled rear iron for a little extra adhesion:

All done (with powdercoated subframe and stainless hardware):

01-22-2012, 10:48 PM	#11
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 16	I actually got some work done this weekend. Anyone that road home with me from deals gap last year knows how much oil I was leaking, so I finally tackled it. I got a new pan, a new level sensor (the wire broke off my old one), and a Banzai Racing oil pan brace. You don't have to remove the subframe to do this, but I did for another reason, which you'll see pop up later. First step: remove motor mount nuts and jack up transmission. Then drop the subframe and remove the pan. Be careful when using a battery powered impact driver to remove the bolts. I got this nice new milwakee driver and drill kit and of course the first time i use it i leave it on tighten instead of loosen and break the bolt off imediately. Luckly, I was able to gouge a little notch in it and turn it by tapping the edge of a flat head screwdriver with a hammer. I was able to get it out far enough to then get some vicegrips on it. That was a close one. Installed new level sensor on new oil pan. Clean the block and also tap the holes to get any old sealant and dirt out: Dimpled rear iron for a little extra adhesion: All done (with powdercoated subframe and stainless hardware): Last edited by RX SE7EN; 01-22-2012 at 10:50 PM.