Dented oil pan

[mikeh16]

I removed the CA from my front clip today and the oil pan has a pretty big dent right in the front. The dent is about half an inch deep and covers the majority of the front part of the oil pan. I was going to take it off and pound out the dent but it seems like I might have to disconnect the transmission to do that. My question is: I know that it is a MUST to pound out dents on the SR oil pan, but how vital is it that I do this on my CA oil pan? I really want to get this engine in the car, so if I can avoid taking the tranmission apart; I'm all for it. Also, I have an automaic transmission on the CA.

[rico05]

I left my dent. The oil pump pickup isn't in the same spot as on the SR so your dent should be fine.

[WeldingHank]

the pickup is close to the oil return from the turbo. as long as the dent isn't near there, you shouldn't have any problems.