New Autokraft pan, OEM bolts too long. ARG!

[John510]

Has anyone else had this problem>?

I installed my Autokraft oilpan and my OEM oilpan bolts are too long and bottoming out and wont screw in all the way. What to do now?

[Vegas69]

Get shorter bolts.:rofl: I don't want to insult your intelligence...well ok...you do have the gasket installed correct?

[brans72]

I just used shorter bolts to be honest, I am sure you gonna get the reponse alot so just go get some with a washer built in and be done with it. Brandon

[John510]

OK So my What to do now question was a little stupid on my behalf.

I guess I was wondering if I had a defective pan since they were too long but now that I see other people have had the same problem I see the problem is with whoever engineered the pan. ARGGG! You would think that Autokraft could at least tell you to buy shorter bolts(smarter yet include them with the pan) before you start putting the original ones back in.

[Vegas69]

You're in for a long haul John. Not trying to pick on you but if this gets you uptight it's going to be a long build. Take it in stride and find a solution.

[John510]

Awesome thanks. Hey what accessory kit is that on your motor? Its very nice.



Actually, GM doesn't even include the bolts and gaskets for several items, so why should an aftermarket manufacturer? Autokraft didn't make the oil pan, it is made by Champ pans. We used Arp bolts in mine. Do you want stainless or black oxide? The stainless hex bolt part number is 434-6901 or stainless 12 point is 434-6902. Black oxide is hex bolt 134-6901 or black oxide 12 point is 134-6902.

v/r

Jeff

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[DEIGuy38]

Just cut about 3/16" off the stock ones and don't forget to drill and tap the block on the middle hole (I think) driver side