so im getting ready to fix my drain on my basic setup(d16a6, std manifold, T25) and i got my oil pan off and i noticed that it seems to have two "levels". I guess you might know what im talking about. I was wondering if my hole for the drain could be cut under the first level? It seems to be if i want it to actually drain that i would have to tap into it right where the two levels meet or underneath the first one.

 

No, you can't put it below the "baffle". You want it as high as you can get it so the oil level doesn't interfere with draining.




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how is that JB Weld holding up on the pan for you? I don't know why but I didn't even think of doing it that way... I was just going to take my pan somewhere and get the plug welded..

 

JB weld holds up fine.
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Boost is right, but you also can't have it too high. Especially with an hf manifold or really any manifold. Here's how I think works best:

Mount every last thing except the drain flange on the oil pan.
Take the pan off and fill it with 3 1/2 quarts of gas. Set it level and mark it on the outside where the "oil level" is.
Temporarily put the pan back on (a couple of nuts)
Put the drain on the turbo and let the drain line hang down.
Now look at the line you marked on the oil pan, and look at the slope of the drain line. Where could you put the fitting on the pan that will give you the most downward slope, yet still be above the line?
Sometimes you will be space limited, but with the line on the oil pan, and the drain line hanging, it will give you alot of time to look at it and figure out what your going to do. Sometimes you'll have to go slightly to the side, ect...


Too many times I just pulled the pan off and put a hole in it without figuring out what would be best for the oil level, and the turbo. Now I like to follow this.

 

Thanks guys.

 

when i do friends oil pans, i get a cheap $20 blowtorch and some real thick solder and use that for extra reinforcement to keep the brass piece on. might be overkill, but it only takes about 5 minutes to do