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Dauntless Oil Pan?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by nmaddox 69 V6, Feb 22, 2016.

  1. Feb 22, 2016
    nmaddox 69 V6

    nmaddox 69 V6 New Member

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    So my oil pan is almost completely rusted through, so much so that the entire bottom of it stays damp with oil. I am trying to find another one and would prefer to have a new one if I can find it. Problem is, I have yet to see any. Does anyone know where I might be able to locate one? I am trying to get it replaced before a gravel or something goes through it. Thanks.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2016
    Rich M.

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    Or post a WTB in our classified section
     
  4. Feb 22, 2016
    Rich M.

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    I just realized that is a horrendous price. Dorman makes repos should be in the $50 range
     
  5. Feb 22, 2016
    timgr

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    Used - 65 CUTLASS OIL PAN

    Post in the WTB here

    I looked at the Dorman site and saw nothing for a 225. Unlikely Dorman will make a pan for such a old/scarce application.
     
  6. Feb 22, 2016
    nmaddox 69 V6

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    I was really hoping for a new repo. I definitely don't have the funds to spend almost $200 on a used oil pan. Any possibility I could cut the bottom out of it and weld in a new section? It is just the very bottom that is rusted, most likely from years of neglect/no paint.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2016
    timgr

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    You could take it to a welding shop and see it they can patch it. Not unheard of. But it may cost more than the used pan from eBay.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2016
    nmaddox 69 V6

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    Just wondering, would a 14 bolt oil pan from a later (75-83) 231 work? They look to be the same and those are plentiful. Granted I am only comparing pictures because I'm not near my Jeep.
     
  9. Feb 22, 2016
    Focker

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    I've used JB Weld on an oil pan before.
     
  10. Feb 23, 2016
    oddfirejeeper

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    i think my oil pan with the skid plate is actually from a 225 and i have a 231 with it bolted to. i don't think a 231 would have that skid plate on there as they were only car engines
     
  11. Feb 23, 2016
    nickmil

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    231 did not have a skid plate. I added one to mine. The early 231 SAE oil pans may be the same. The later metric units are different bolt pattern. A gasket part number from each may tell if different.
     
  12. Feb 24, 2016
    nmaddox 69 V6

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    Thanks guys. My current oil pan doesn't have a skid plate so I'm not that concerned about that. The part number for the gaskets are the same so I think I'm going to order one and see.
     
  13. Jul 4, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    Did the 231 oil pan work? I need an oil pan for my 225?
     
  14. Jul 13, 2017
    willem

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    i have the same problem here,did anywone tried the 231 pan yet???
    thanks
     
  15. Jul 13, 2017
    Dauntless1971

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    The gaskets are the same. I have read the oil pick up needs to be adjusted/relocated.
     
  16. Aug 31, 2017
    willem

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    big NO, the 231 pan is not deep enough ,the pickup is not the same

    i bought an 231 and used the oil pan,so i needed the pickup too and had to remove the splashplate on the 225 ,then its a perfect fit
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2017
    Dauntless1971

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    My 66 buick wildcat 225 does NOT have a skid plate. Come to think of it none of my spare dauntless ones did either...:n:
     
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    Zoomer

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    Only 225s that came from the factory with a an oil pan skid plate were the 1970 / 1971 Renegades from what I understand.
     
  20. Sep 1, 2017
    Keys5a

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    The 1980's 231 has a "pointed" timing cover across the front, while the 225 timing cover is flat across the front pan rail.
    Some say they interchange, but they sure look different to me. I haven't compared gaskets to see if they are the same pattern.
    -Donny
     
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