Cripes! WTF is this???

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Ok, first of all, the oil pan is not aluminum... why would an oil pan rust if it were aluminum?? Second of all there is no gasket between the pan and the engine. it is a silicone sealant(RTV) use from the factory. You can drop the pan and bang that dent out, just be carefull and maybe use a peice of wood to cushion the blow a little. Then use High temp Silicone(rtv) to replace it. It definately looks like someone jacked up the car on the oil pan.

Tom

In BMW's and Benz's it is aluminum, I dunno if all cars are the same, I thought the SVX's is also aluminum...

Nic just let it be, do not take it out, I don't think it has an effect on something in there. Just go with the necessities and then if some day you find a good one, then you will replace it.