5.0 Oil Pan Dented

[69boss]

My car recently started leaking oil slowly. I took it to the dealership under warranty and they said they can't warranty it because the oil pan is dented. It looks like it hit the power steering rack and pinion hard which caused the dents. I did get rear ended pretty hard earlier in the year but I don't know if that is the cause. The leak is coming from the oil pan gasket so maybe it tore on impact. Any ideas what could have caused this? The mechanic said if I replaced the pan and gasket that it might just happen again. Should I just keep the dented oil pan and replace the gasket since the pan now clears the rack and pinion better due to the dents? I might be able to replace the gasket without lowering the subframe to take the oil pan completely out. Has anyone run into a similar issue or have any advice?

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[thunderstrike]

May be the insurance will cover it, with mechanic's statement saying some foreign object caused the damage....

 

[IPOGT]

My car recently started leaking oil slowly. I took it to the dealership under warranty and they said they can't warranty it because the oil pan is dented. It looks like it hit the power steering rack and pinion hard which caused the dents. I did get rear ended pretty hard earlier in the year but I don't know if that is the cause. The leak is coming from the oil pan gasket so maybe it tore on impact. Any ideas what could have caused this? The mechanic said if I replaced the pan and gasket that it might just happen again. Should I just keep the dented oil pan and replace the gasket since the pan now clears the rack and pinion better due to the dents? I might be able to replace the gasket without lowering the subframe to take the oil pan completely out. Has anyone run into a similar issue or have any advice?

I’d replace the pan as well as the gasket. When the metal gets dented it can minutely affect the seal with unrecognizable deformation. Read this more clearly- how’s the oil pan clearance to the rack look compared to another S550? That would give you an idea if something moved or was deformed. Just curiosity- have you checked engine mounts?

 

[69boss]

I’d replace the pan as well as the gasket. When the metal gets dented it can minutely affect the seal with unrecognizable deformation. Read this more clearly- how’s the oil pan clearance to the rack look compared to another S550? That would give you an idea if something moved or was deformed. Just curiosity- have you checked engine mounts?

I have not checked the engine mounts, and from what I've been told the mounts won't compress that much. I don't know what other S550s clearance is like but the clearance is probably 2-4 inches. Not sure where I can get info on what the clearance should be.

 

[Paul McWhiskey]

I have not checked the engine mounts, and from what I've been told the mounts won't compress that much. I don't know what other S550s clearance is like but the clearance is probably 2-4 inches. Not sure where I can get info on what the clearance should be.

Take a look at other cars. Either on lots or other people that you know? Contact a local Mustang club and see if anyone has a '17 that you can look at?

Sheesh, treat it like it's a girl you are interested in, and you will be able to figure out a hundred ways to talk to her.

 

[Cobra Jet]

If your vehicle was previously in an accident as you stated above - you need to contact whomever did the quote for repairs and let them know the force of the accident pushed the drivetrain forward causing that "hidden" damage.

If the dent is from the rear impact to your car - I would suspect the trans mount and possibly driveshaft suffered some damage - unless those were replaced from the accident repair?

Definitely call your Ins. Adjuster and let them know of the findings and provide them with good pics.

The only other possibility for that dent is:
Impact from road debris - could have been anything, loose road surface, rock, wood, tire rubber debris, raccoon/rabbit/squirrel head, etc.

 

[KingKona]

My car recently started leaking oil slowly. I took it to the dealership under warranty and they said they can't warranty it because the oil pan is dented. It looks like it hit the power steering rack and pinion hard which caused the dents. I did get rear ended pretty hard earlier in the year but I don't know if that is the cause. The leak is coming from the oil pan gasket so maybe it tore on impact. Any ideas what could have caused this? The mechanic said if I replaced the pan and gasket that it might just happen again. Should I just keep the dented oil pan and replace the gasket since the pan now clears the rack and pinion better due to the dents? I might be able to replace the gasket without lowering the subframe to take the oil pan completely out. Has anyone run into a similar issue or have any advice?

It's hidden damage from the accident. You need to go back to that original insurance claim and get it taken care of that way.

And no, you cannot just keep the dented oil pan. It's bent and is never going to seal to the block properly again. It has to be replaced.

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