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-   -   Drilling oil pan dillemma. (https://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo-discussion-14/drilling-oil-pan-dillemma-20068/)

jasonrobo02 04-24-2008 11:23 PM
Originally Posted by Saml01 (Post 247389)
OH.

I know aluminum is soft, I just cant imagine how long it would take to ratchet a drill bit through the pan, not to mention the physical strength required applied over that length of time.
He shows a socket-to-drill adapter in that picture too. He just used the socket so he could use the extension to be able to use the drill from outside the car.

Saml01 04-24-2008 11:25 PM
Originally Posted by jasonrobo02 (Post 247390)
He shows a socket-to-drill adapter in that picture too. He just used the socket so he could use the extension to be able to use the drill from outside the car.
OHHHHHHHHHHHH.

I wonder if I can do that with some JB weld.

:(

Time for bed.

magnamx-5 04-24-2008 11:44 PM
due you can drill in the middle by the motor mount to it is not that hard and makes routeing stuff easier

MikeRiv87 04-24-2008 11:55 PM
Originally Posted by Saml01 (Post 247389)
I know aluminum is soft, I just cant imagine how long it would take to ratchet a drill bit through the pan, not to mention the physical strength required applied over that length of time.
:bowrofl: That was a good one... You definitely need some sleep after a comment like that.

ZX-Tex 04-25-2008 12:45 AM
Originally Posted by Jesse H (Post 247299)
I drilled mine at a substantial angle, probably closer to 20 degrees. Tapped it straight.
That is actually a good point. I did the same thing. The pan is so thin that the drilled hole axis can be at an angle relative to the tap. Drill at an angle, tap it straight. That being said, do not go overboard with the drill angle.

Saml01 04-25-2008 10:43 AM
Originally Posted by magnamx-5 (Post 247401)
due you can drill in the middle by the motor mount to it is not that hard and makes routeing stuff easier
How do you get into there? Also, isnt the baffle in the way?


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