rigidbigelsworth

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So I was attempting to replace my -8AN super long drain line with a new -10an shorter line so I was drilling a new hole. Engine is a '00 1.8 and I'm drilling just rearward of the begi recommended location ( poorly JB welded black capped fitting) The drill bit stopped wanting to go in so I look and see this. What am I looking at here? Support for the pickup tube? Or just a baffle/webbing inside the pan?

simple question: can I drill through it or hammer it out of the way? Or is it time to look for a new oil pan...

aidandj

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Looks like the baffle to me.

Miater

The bigger problem is going to be threading either the pan screw or the oil drain fitting. Neither will work together. Find a new pan and pull the motor.

mmmjesse

what ^ she said.

rigidbigelsworth

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The picture makes it look closer to the bolt than it really is. Managed to get the fitting installed I crossed my fingers it was the baffle and pushed it with a screwdriver to give me enough space without pushing it into the bottom end of rod 1. I'll deal with not being able to remove that one pan bolt when I have to remove the pan. Honestly I barely prepped the surface before adding jb weld so I'm sure under any force it would just crack loose from the pan if I ever need to remove the fitting. I turned the engine over by hand a few times to make sure the rod didn't hit just have to wait for the jb to cure before I start it back up. Hopefully it works out..

Alumilo

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Y u no care about quality?

rigidbigelsworth

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I like knowing the jb weld is permanent enough to seal it but not so permanent I can't remove the fitting if I ever need to.

aidandj

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