Oil pan for Exige S? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Noel · 09-02-2008, 07:53 PM

I have one coming from a forum member whom also bought his from Forcefed.

300hpMR2 · 09-02-2008, 09:23 PM

Thanks and keep the reports coming in!

Anyone with one from MWR?

ericwgexige · 09-05-2008, 01:36 PM

What is involved in replacing the stock oil pan with the Moroso or Bemani? Is it a straight-forward swap, or is there a lot of stuff to move out of the way. Can it be done with a set of ramps, or is a lift necessary?

fpitas · 09-05-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ericwgexige

What is involved in replacing the stock oil pan with the Moroso or Bemani? Is it a straight forward swap, or is there a lot of stuff to move out of the way. Can it be done with a set of ramps, or is a lift necessary?

Moroso Oil Pan

jerrym · 09-05-2008, 02:09 PM

+1 on forcefed.

turbophil · 09-05-2008, 02:16 PM

I think the early pans may have required some fettling to fit. I know mine did not. Fit right on with no problems. It has been just fine, no leaks and is sturdy (and flat enough) enough to support the weight of the entire engine if sitting on a table. I know this for a fact

Best,

Phil

wf758 · 09-05-2008, 06:03 PM

Does anyone know if installing a Moroso pan void's the warranty? And if none is installed, does anyone know if Lotus covers oil starvation under the warranty?

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Originally Posted by Doghouse

I got the Moroso pan installed by my local race-prep. shop with no problems. (i.e. leaks)

Doghouse...Who do you use in Houston? Thanks!

Chili Red · 09-05-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wf758

Doghouse...Who do you use in Houston? Thanks!

He used gashead motorworks.. Same place I used..

GHM / Gas Head Motorworks home

Doghouse · 09-05-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wf758

Does anyone know if installing a Moroso pan void's the warranty? And if none is installed, does anyone know if Lotus covers oil starvation under the warranty?

Legally the dealer has to provide a reasonable explaination as to how any modification resulted in the work / parts not covered by the warranty.

If you read the fine print, adverse driving conditions (i.e.taking this car out on the track) can void the warranty (if the dealer is being difficult).

In the end it will depend upon: a) what's wrong and b) the attitude of your local Lotus dealership.

IMHO, if I take it to a dealership for work and they say "Such and such needs to be fixed and that's not covered by the warranty." odds are that I'll tell them, button it all up, AAA will be there in a half hour and I'll have the car brought home or sent to an independent shop.

Clinton and the guys at GHM have done a good job for me putting on the Moroso pan and doing a track alignment. So if you are in H-town and looking for an independent Lotus shop, I'd say give them a call.

dvl boy · 09-05-2008, 09:40 PM

Buy a Moroso, doesn't matter from who...then take it to a metal fabricator and have it shaved. The problem with all oil pans is that they are formet then the flange is welded on and it warps everything. Once you have it shaved/planed, use Porsche's goop and presto...no leaks!!! Easy and safe project, Lotus cannot have a problem with it unless it fails.

X 911 RSR · 09-06-2008, 02:58 AM

Just put a Moroso pan in yesterday. This pan was purchaswed new about 6 weeks ago.

RESULTS: small hairline leak at one of the welds. It was easiierto get it TIG'ed than return it. The pan has beautiful looking welds -- but I suspect no pressure testing. Used sealant supplied by Toyota for Oil Pans. Not aware of warping, did not "trim" anything. Four studs need to be inserted -- after the pan is up. Looks like it"s sealed now.

dmh · 09-06-2008, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X 911 RSR

Just put a Moroso pan in yesterday. This pan was purchaswed new about 6 weeks ago.

RESULTS: small hairline leak at one of the welds. It was easiierto get it TIG'ed than return it. The pan has beautiful looking welds -- but I suspect no pressure testing. Used sealant supplied by Toyota for Oil Pans. Not aware of warping, did not "trim" anything. Four studs need to be inserted -- after the pan is up. Looks like it"s sealed now.

You don't have to wait for an rls/Bell intercooler as I've got one for sale.

wf758 · 09-06-2008, 09:23 PM

Chili and Doghouse--thanks.

300hpMR2 · 09-07-2008, 07:44 AM

Anyone have the one from Monkey Wrench Racing?

09-02-2008, 09:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
300hpMR2 Not a poseur anymore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	Thanks and keep the reports coming in! Anyone with one from MWR? __________________ 07 Phantom Black Exige S - Touring Pack/Track Pack/TC/SS/BWR door sill protectors/Locking gas cap mod/Sticker City headlight film

09-05-2008, 01:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
ericwgexige Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 314	What is involved in replacing the stock oil pan with the Moroso or Bemani? Is it a straight-forward swap, or is there a lot of stuff to move out of the way. Can it be done with a set of ramps, or is a lift necessary? __________________ '07 CO Exige S TrkPk/TourPk/TrkContrl/Star - Braille 13.1lb batt, 2bular 8x24, Green filter, desnorkle, Gotham, shifter mods, Moroso oil pan, Pagid RS 4-2, fettled '91 NSX Blk/Blk many suspension mods,headers,exhaust(SOLD) '01 Integra GSR Blk/Blk Comptech header, intake, & rear tie/sway bar '04 CBR 600 F4i Red/Blk '01 Honda Rebel 250 - 80mpg! Last edited by ericwgexige : 09-05-2008 at 02:04 PM.

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turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,635 Images: 3	I think the early pans may have required some fettling to fit. I know mine did not. Fit right on with no problems. It has been just fine, no leaks and is sturdy (and flat enough) enough to support the weight of the entire engine if sitting on a table. I know this for a fact Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 275whp/175wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 11/09/08* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing at all...

09-06-2008, 02:58 AM	#31 (permalink)
X 911 RSR Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 26	Just put a Moroso pan in yesterday. This pan was purchaswed new about 6 weeks ago. RESULTS: small hairline leak at one of the welds. It was easiierto get it TIG'ed than return it. The pan has beautiful looking welds -- but I suspect no pressure testing. Used sealant supplied by Toyota for Oil Pans. Not aware of warping, did not "trim" anything. Four studs need to be inserted -- after the pan is up. Looks like it"s sealed now. __________________ 2007 Exige S, track pack, luxury pack, metallic paint, traction control and starshield, Moroso Race Pan, Larini Exhaust and Sport Cat, rls cooler, G-265 , Multivex, Sector 111 shift reinforcement, Force Fed engine dampner, Twin SPAL Intercooler Fans "The complexity of a man's life is measured in how many cylinders he supports."

09-02-2008, 07:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
Noel Weiß Stoßtruppen Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 33.87°S 151.21°E Car: ロータス MKII エキシージ Type: S280 2ZZ-GE Posts: 137	I have one coming from a forum member whom also bought his from Forcefed.

09-05-2008, 09:40 PM	#30 (permalink)
dvl boy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 26	Buy a Moroso, doesn't matter from who...then take it to a metal fabricator and have it shaved. The problem with all oil pans is that they are formet then the flange is welded on and it warps everything. Once you have it shaved/planed, use Porsche's goop and presto...no leaks!!! Easy and safe project, Lotus cannot have a problem with it unless it fails.

09-06-2008, 09:23 PM	#33 (permalink)
wf758 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 78	Chili and Doghouse--thanks. __________________ Will 2007 Lotus Exige S - track car - Tow Eye, Boomerang, Sector 111 re-Enforcer, Stan's fix, Alex's 1/4 Turn Kit, more to come...

09-07-2008, 07:44 AM	#34 (permalink)
300hpMR2 Not a poseur anymore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	Anyone have the one from Monkey Wrench Racing? __________________ 07 Phantom Black Exige S - Touring Pack/Track Pack/TC/SS/BWR door sill protectors/Locking gas cap mod/Sticker City headlight film

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