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Originally Posted by Xist
Funny, aluminum is supposed to be lighter! It must be far thicker, as I suggested elsewhere. How much of a difference does three pounds make? 
They are also supposed to dissipate heat faster.
The Al pan is rated 36 lb-ft and steel is forty, which is pretty close to me.
Put a Quikvalve on it the first time you change the oil and you should never worry about it again! |
Personally will never go back to the steel one. Gaskets always seem to spew or seep oil for some reason on that one.