smartme Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thanks I just noticed that about 30 minutes ago and ordered the spectra stamped steel one. Will weld my oem one later on with a drain bolt and then give it away locally to whoever wants it near me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartme Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 On 5/5/2022 at 7:16 PM, LooseLugNuts said: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/smart,2005,fortwo,799cc+l3+diesel+turbocharged,1434365,engine,oil+pan,5562 SPECTRA PREMIUM MDP19A {1600140002} Info CAD$55.72 they also list an out of stock dorman but the dorman doesnt have a drain...and dorman is crap....the spectra is most likely made in canada I got my spectra oil pan today, looks like a quality unit but the drain bolt is on the top part of the pan. How would the oil drain if the bolt is on the top? It looks like 80% of the oil will stay in the pan or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Motor doesn't sit flat like most engines, so place pan on and you'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseLugNuts Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 3:24 PM, smartme said: I got my spectra oil pan today, looks like a quality unit but the drain bolt is on the top part of the pan. How would the oil drain if the bolt is on the top? It looks like 80% of the oil will stay in the pan or am I missing something? yes....youre missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Since no-one's helping the dude, I'll note that the engine sits in the chassis at an angle. A rather steep angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, MikeT said: Since no-one's helping the dude, I'll note that the engine sits in the chassis at an angle. A rather steep angle. Isn't that what I said...? Three posts above? Simply trying to help the dude...lol Edited May 15, 2022 by Willys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseLugNuts Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 he'll figure it out as soon as he looks under his car to change the pan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartme Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Sorry guys, thought I replied but noticed I didn't! Should have guessed it sits at an angle, but threw me off when I first saw it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 13 hours ago, smartme said: Sorry guys, thought I replied but noticed I didn't! Should have guessed it sits at an angle, but threw me off when I first saw it. You weren't the first....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartme Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 6:22 AM, Willys said: You weren't the first....lol lol, I need to search this forum more before posting obvious questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 33 minutes ago, smartme said: lol, I need to search this forum more before posting obvious questions LMAO....no worries buddy, yes I questioned it also before placing the pan near the engine to see what was what....lol. As I said, you aren't the only one, many I expect have done the very same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartme Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 26 minutes ago, Willys said: LMAO....no worries buddy, yes I questioned it also before placing the pan near the engine to see what was what....lol. As I said, you aren't the only one, many I expect have done the very same thing. haha, it for sure looks odd when you first see it and I had reservations about posting the question lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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