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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Wrong oil Pan?

I have a 1978, 300I6

I swaped engine in november. (I used a 1977 engine) I did not change the oil pan or anything.

To my surprise yesterday when i went to check the oil. I realize the "oil stick" is in the front forward portion of the oil pan, the shallow one.

If i got it right, my "oil stick" should go into the deep end of the oil pan.

Is it possible I have the wrong oil pan? or the wrong "oil stick"?

Just wondering?

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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Alot of times, I find this to be the case of an engine from a 2wd was swapped into a 4wd or vice versa, or whatever combo of swaps has happened over the years.
 
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