CJM Oil Pan

jwick · 07-30-2015, 10:22 PM

Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we?

phunk · 07-30-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we?

Steel and aluminum definitely have different expansion rates, but your entire engine is aluminum with steel bolts

KngScottieV · 07-31-2015, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we?

It shouldn't be an issue at the temps your oil gets to.

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