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tubman · 01-12-2020, 01:12 PM

Since he is installing the pan, I doubt he forgot to clean it out. With today's oils and the maintenance these cars usually get, I doubt 1/2" of sludge will ever be a problem. I think 1/4" is the usual placement.

01-12-2020, 01:12 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,332	Re: Oil pump p/up to pan clearance Since he is installing the pan, I doubt he forgot to clean it out. With today's oils and the maintenance these cars usually get, I doubt 1/2" of sludge will ever be a problem. I think 1/4" is the usual placement.