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Originally Posted by zaksl17
Hello, i've been driving around my 4bd1t powered fj40 for about a month now and finally got to putting in my front drive shaft. i have about 1 1/2" to 2 " between the front drive flange at the pumpkin and the oil pan. well its not enough because it hit, now i have a big dent in the pan.
I saw that 88tlc did some work to his pan. I was wondering how much room is in the right front corner of the sump. is the oil pump or pick up near there? 88tlc how much did you find a new (or used ) oil pan for? My 40 is now my daily driver so i was thinking about getting a used pan to modify.
any advice would help thanks?
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The oil pump is quite a way back. On the turbo side of the motor you'll see a cover plate with two bolts just above the starter, that's the drive for the oil pump.
The front of the sump is pretty much clear for modification, but you need to pull it off to check anyway.
I'll have mine apart shortly to change the thrust bearings (forgot to order them last rebuild).