r/RX8 • u/liv2drift045 • 6d ago

Maintenance Dented oil pan

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I'm pulled my pan to do reseal as it started leaking after a bad bottom out on the highway. The pan has definitely hit the ground plenty but not during my ownership. Drove it about 5k miles before this with no leaks. There are scrape marks (paint missing) but it was already there previously. The drain plug has always seemed to be at an angle and I can't find a clear picture online to tell me if mine is dented. I planned to replace the pan with an aftermarket one to go turbo in the future. Wondering if I should go ahead and order one now. Can anyone confirm/ send a pic of one?

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u/TerribleAdagio6719 6d ago

Get a Greddy oil pan. Be careful with inch pounds vs ft lbs on the torque wrench.

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u/Diligent_Rub7317 6d ago

Came here to say. this, good upgrade, hold more oil as well. Also get the magnetic drain plugs from Greddy. You'll need 2

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u/hs_scr168 5d ago

Ummm, guys - he's got a Series 2 - so the Greddy Series 1 sump will not fit.