Do oil pan bolts just fall out?

[rdavi12285]

Per our local dealer this isn't uncommon, but it seems odd to me. Also, what's involved in re-installing to one that fell out (it was evidently laying in a cross member), and re-torquing the others? The vehicle is a 2007 Denali XL.

Part of my skepticism is a result of the fact that three weeks ago I had all four wheels (factory 20s) removed in a hotel parking lot in suburban Denver, and wonder if the thieves were up to some additional mischief.

Also, the delaer who who looked at it post-theft did an inspection and didn't notice anything. If there was a loose oil pan bolt, how likely is it that a tech would have noticed?

 

[07whitetahoe]

They are torqued, never seen one just fall out. Usually when looking over things, oil pan bolts are not something that is looked at unless noted for some odd reason.

 

[swat2380]

Only thing I can think of is someone was in the pan before you bought it and some didn't get snugged or were forgotten about. The pan gasket will sometimes have a hold of the bolts as well I doubt they fell out

 

[drakon543]

never had one fall out.

 

[OR VietVet]

Never had one fall out and I doubt I would have noticed when inspecting after wheels were stolen. Reinstall the bolts and torque to spec and hire a hit man to find the wheels and get rid of the thieves.

Plus, welcome to the forum from Oregon.


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[Tonyrodz]

 

[wjburken]

Gotta love Forum Archeology. Diggin up some oldies.

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[Tonyrodz]

Gotta love Forum Archeology. Diggin up some oldies.

Yeah, every now and again. I wasn't trying to be a wiseass at all, I actually was trying--and hoping--members would know how to tell when was the last time someone was active. No disrespect to Ron.

 

[wjburken]

Yeah, every now and again. I wasn't trying to be a wiseass at all, I actually was trying--and hoping--members would know how to tell when was the last time someone was active. No disrespect to Ron.

None here either. Ron was 3rd in line. Swat2380 did the deep digging.

 

[Tonyrodz]

None here either. Ron was 3rd in line. Swat2380 did the deep digging.

Lol, I didn't want to point fingers.....