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[AZ986S]

Holy moly
If the oil pan is cracked, that is a big load on the entire engine crankcase etc...
Hope it's just the oil sump plate...
Are the wheel bearings ok?

This reminds me why I don't like anything protruding below the sump plate.

Is the guard plate custom made? Or is it a brand name? Thinking I might need one too...

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by AZ986S

Is the guard plate custom made? Or is it a brand name? Thinking I might need one too...

It is the one from LN Engineering, it is a solid piece and I believe would provide great protection.

More skid plate ideas: Look at Woody's build thread for some ideas for a custom skid plate, I think he has one. There is also an OEM skid plate for 996, I have never been able to find out if it can fit on the 986 or not, same engine but oriented differently and I have never been able to lay eyes on one to see the attachment points.

Edit: the OEM 996 skid plate would fit I believe, but not on a car with a deep sump, at least not the LN or Pedro sump.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by AZ986S

Is the guard plate custom made? Or is it a brand name? Thinking I might need one too...

Here is a photo of the skid plate. Its 1/8" stainless steel. Made by Bilt Racing and sold by LN Engineering (2qt Deep Sump Stainless Steel Guard Plate)

[thstone]

Originally Posted by AZ986S

Are the wheel bearings ok?

Driving around the block the wheel bearings seem ok but I'll do a detailed check this weekend while the car is on the lift. Then I'll do an early morning canyon drive just to make sure that there isn't any strange noises while under cornering loads.