Edited on 2012-10-09 20:57:15

I have recently done engine work on my E-type (Series 1, 1967). Someone in its past life had cross-threaded the oil pan plug hole and fitted a pipe plug so I figured that I might as well redrill it, retap it oversized and fit it with a flanged bolt before adding the fresh oil. While drilling, I accidentally punctured the wall of what I believe to be a baffle (liner?) in the oil pan, right in-line with the plug hole. I do not fully understand the consequence of this fiasco and would appreciate if you could shed some light on what needs to be done if anything.

Thank you

Francois in Charlotte

Submitted by bonnettoboot@e… on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 23:14

Webmaster, I replied to this post a few days ago but my response was posted alone, here it is again;
From : William Brady

Date : 2012-10-09 23:10:35

Just get the metal shavings out with a small magnet, then run a quart of oil through the engine, your hole will not make any difference.

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Submitted by mfrank@westnet.com on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 23:05

The purpose of the baffles is to keep oil from sloshing away from oil pickup when you're motivating around a road course. The effect of the hole should be minimal.

Submitted by redbil@aol.com on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 21:14

There are 3 baffles running lengthwise at the bottom of the oil pan and I guess you hit the outer one. Oil can flow between the 4 chambers they create so adding a hole makes it slightly easier. I do not believe this is serious assuming there is not a lot of debris. There is a screen protecting the oil pump inlet. Anyway, to look deeper means removing the pan which means pulling the engine. Good luck with that. I wonder if there are other opinions on the forum.

If you go to sngbarratt.com I think you can find an exploded view of the sump showing the baffle.

Bill Braun