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Glenn Flowers
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2/10/2002
08:32:43

Subject: 318 oilpan differences
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I recently bought and installed a 318 long block for my 91 Dakota XL from a reputable, long time engine builder. It went well but I there is an oil leak at the rear of the engine. I drove it to the engine builder so he could replace the rear main seal as that seemed to be the most logical cause.
He says it's the OILPAN leaking because it's not the right pan for the new motor. The pan came off the original engine and seemed to go on properly but he says the arched seal areas at the front and rear of the pan are a larger radius than the main bearing caps on this longblock.
Is there a difference in the oilpans on some 318's?



rory fontana
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2/11/2002
20:31:25

RE: 318 oilpan differences
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sounds like you are using a 360 oil pan,thats the only different LA oil pan it has a larger arc on th frt and rr of it



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