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Can't remember - are the two recessed bolts on the oil pan through holes or blind?

Old Feb 24, 2026 | 01:57 PM
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Default Can't remember - are the two recessed bolts on the oil pan through holes or blind?

Have a little oil weeping from them and for the life of me can't remember if those two bolt holes go through to the engine or if they're blind holes. I didn't apply thread sealant last time I changed out the oil pan gasket but now wondering if that's why.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2026 | 05:54 PM
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which two? I have my pan off currently
 
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Old Feb 24, 2026 | 08:19 PM
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which two? I have my pan off currently
Convenient! The two rear most bolts that sit in the recessed wells in the oil pan.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2026 | 09:22 PM
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Convenient! The two rear most bolts that sit in the recessed wells in the oil pan.

Will take a look in the morning!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2026 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon318
Have a little oil weeping from them and for the life of me can't remember if those two bolt holes go through to the engine or if they're blind holes. I didn't apply thread sealant last time I changed out the oil pan gasket but now wondering if that's why.
Blind holes - no sealant required.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2026 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony Luna
Blind holes - no sealant required.
I was hoping for an easy fix Tony. 🤪
 
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