Oil pan kinked.... Can I still drive it?

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Jul 13, 2009 | 09:50 AM

#11

robin

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From: slp. Mexico

I really don't see a problem driving like that.

Jul 13, 2009 | 09:53 AM

#12

mgaspard

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From: New Iberia, LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedneckJeep

X2. As long as it ain't leakin.....and the crank ain't hittin it.....which you would HEAR, run the hell out of it.

Ditto.....

Jul 13, 2009 | 11:01 AM

#13

bobzinger

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From: Central NY

I'm still running a dented oil pan. Should probably skid it. That's coming at some point.

Jul 13, 2009 | 11:09 AM

#14

whpony96

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From: Nampa, Idaho

Just because the jeep drives OK with the tie rod bent does not mean its OK! You need to get it straight or buy an new one and align it or you WILL wear down you tires really fast and the potential for Death Wobble will arise.

Jul 13, 2009 | 11:29 AM

#15

4x4jkx

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Leave it... I dented my oil pan almost exactly like that almost two months ago. I've put over 1000 miles on it since and no bad news. Heck even the dealership didn't even care about it.

Jul 13, 2009 | 11:33 AM

#16

ricrac12525

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From: Gardiner,NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Doiron

JackMac4 bunged up his oil pan while we were at Disney, OK. He learned that you can't just buy the lower section--and it was pretty expensive for both the upper and lower. After he posted about that on the forum, I took TORN's suggestion and installed a Rancho RockGear oil pan protection cover.

http://www.gorancho.com/rockgear/oilpan.php

I bought the lower section only when I banged mine up, about $34.00 from an online Mopar parts dealer, very easy to change also. Good Luck