Oil Pan: Description and Operation

Oil Pan
the oil pan is constructed of die cast aluminum. It is secured to the support ladder by 13 bolts. the oil pan provides a mounting position for the air conditioning compressor on the right side of the engine (viewed from the crankshaft pulley) and for the engine tie rod bracket on the left side of the engine.

the seal between the oil pan and bearing ladder has a washer fitted to each bolt location to prevent over tightening and distortion of the seal. A lip on the oil pan seal ensures correct location to the bearing ladder. the insert shows the sealing ribs to prevent oil leakage.