Golden95SC

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Figured out the lines

Now will a standard 10an drain flange fit on the oil pan?

Like so?

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...335474&alt=web

Lmk thanks

Luxor

iTrader: (15)

That flange is for the turbo, not the oil pan. The holes are probably not even spaced out the same as the indents on your oil pan. I would recommend getting one specific for 2JZ such as the one in one of my old threads. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...bo-return.html

Kris9884

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As he stated if you don't want to drop the oil pan that ^^^^^^^^^^ is THEE easiest way to do it. If you are removing the oil pan for whatever reason than definitely grab a drain plug adapter, that way it tightens to itself and will never leak. Cant go wrong either way really.

Golden95SC

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What If I just drilled out the hole, thread it and throw a fitting in ther?

Example

Kris9884

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To me, its not the cleanest method and I feel like it would be more prone to leaking but I dont have any hard facts.. My thinking is since the actual hole and threads that you have to make are recessed into the block a bit, you have to get a really long fitting to thread in enough to hold yet still stick out enough to where it can seat, if that makes sense lol. THEN you still dont have a gasket so you can only hope it's a tight enough fir or gob a bunch of sealant onaround it but again, to me it's a possible problem area, I just like to do things right, even if 'it's harder. You'll thank yourself later. I guess my best example is from ASwilley who just did his actually. All of his work is really clean but this I feel is the one spot he may have skimped on? Maybe not..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9024915

Golden95SC

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Ok gotcha guys, a 1jzgte/2jzgte oil pan flange is the same for the 2jzge correct?
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...223672&alt=web

CatManD3W

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Yea that should work fine....you are going to need to tap and die two bolt holes though for the flange to attach to......

Also I would drill the hole out the same size as the opening....

The best method is to have a -10 an welded onto the pan...but that requires the pan to be completely removed...

Ali SC3

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I have a fitting threaded in mine, I used to use the flange at some point then switched. probably going to go back to the flange on the next turbo upgrade. as long as the oil gets back in the pan it should be ok.

Golden95SC

iTrader: (21)

Alright got it all sorted out, finished the last of my ordering, completed my oil lines, fitings and flanges


I ordered the driftmotion AZ oil pan flange, looks like a nice piece

Now 1 more quick question. I've.never actually looked at the oil pan, are the bolt holes already drilled out? I just have to tap them? I was looking at taps, and I noticed there's a tap and and plug bit? Little confusing lol.

Il be using oem studs and nuts for it, so sizing is the m8x1.25

As far as drilling the pan for the return I shouldn't have a problem.

Golden95SC

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Ok so I purchased a tapping kit, the box says it had a m8x1.25 but I don't see it...

There's one labeled as m8.

Is this tap the correct one?

Ali SC3

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yeah its usually just the one that says m8 on it. the 2 holes for the studs should be drilled out from the factory if I remember right you just have to tap them.

SCereal

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Yup, as I recall the stud holes just need tapped. I used my tap in a ratchet wrench, there's no room for the t handle to spin. It is a pain to do in the car but can be done. I used a right angle drill with a step bit to bore out the center return hole with generous amounts of grease to catch the shavings. Best way to do it is of course pull the pan but the grease will catch most of it then just drain the oil after you're done and that'll flush any bits out. Drill on it for a couple seconds, wipe it off, regrease, repeat. Not a ton of material there to get through.

I used oem studs, nuts and gasket from Curt at Elmhurst and a nice 10AN flange i think from DM. Worked great, no leaks so far but motor only has 30 minutes on it running by now lol.

Golden95SC

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Ok great thanks guys.