Oil Return Problem [Pics] Quick help please
 

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Just a quick question
http://www.dkgoodrich.com/Pictures/oilreturn.jpg
When I removed the rubber oil return line a small stream of oil came out of the nipple.

Is this normal or did I place the fitting a tad too low? the nipple is about 1 1/4" est from the top lip of the pan.

Can I use this pan or should I scrap it use this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOROS...spagenameZWDVW
I've already bought the pan and it should have it in a bout a week but I'd really love to drive this car around the block a couple times. This is the only thing stopping me from starting this boosted engine for the first time.

Re: Oil Return Problem [Pics] Quick help please
 

looks low to me. if thats a crx I will sell you a new pan for 40 shiped or 50 taped and shiped

Re: Oil Return Problem [Pics] Quick help please
 

It's not ridiculously low but it's possible... sure you didn't overfill your oil?

Props on getting a pic while it was coming out :)

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I keep mine right up neear the top, put the bolt in befor you braze the barb so it still wotks but gets the drain about 1/2 from the top

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shitty pic but looks like too much RTV ;)

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I hope that's painted JB weld, God's gift to oil returns. And everything else in life.

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Look around the oil pan gasket ;)

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In the picture the oil is actually comming out the nipple it self, If I re attach the rubber return line no leaks, just when I pull it back off oil is in the return.

No oil will come out of the nipple w/return pulled when the dip stick is half in between the two dots on the stick.

Sorry man, not a crx, its a b18a1 engine.

I used two big washers, locknut, nipple, backing nut and JB Quik in between everything; Its pretty sturty :8

I went ahead and ordered the moroso pan with a bung welded in. $120 didnt seem two steep.

Do you all think I could start it a drive it around the block or so a half quart low? It'd be on the basemap, I just want to get it to the welding shop for a dump tube, intercooler mounts, 02 bung, ect. Maybe romp it once or twice.

Thanks for your .02

Re: Oil Return Problem [Pics] Quick help please
 

1/2 a quart below the max line is fine. I usually keep it at that level to consume less oil

Re: Oil Return Problem [Pics] Quick help please
 

ud be ok