Thread: CJM Oil Pan
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Old 05-28-2015, 12:03 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Spooler View Post
I think I am in. How did you deal with the sealing surface at the pan lip? Did you notch out a groove for the silicon sealant for a better seal? This is something Nissan has always done on timing covers and 2-piece oil pans.
I considered doing that, but I didn't do it. But I sure can if you like that! I can take the same ball cutter that worked in the heat sinking surface on the bottom, and run it a little less deep to create a valley inbetween the bolts.

Another thing I plan to add to the production pan is a recess in the flange for pounding in a pry tool for removal without banging up visible surfaces. I also thought about possible a threaded hole or two to threads bolts into that push on the upper pan to ease later separation.
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