Vortech Oil Return Line Leaking :/

Alright so not too long ago I installed a used Vortech V2 supercharger on my 2004 GT. The kit was used but was in good condition and I replaced many things where necessary and so far it has been good. However, while installing the supercharger tapping the oil pan was a huge pain in the ass. I did exactly as the instructions said and used a punch rather than a drill than carefully tapped the hole. Well despite my precautions it still didn't turn out quite perfect and eventually some JB weld was necessary. Well recently I had to replace the oil feed line (leaky fitting) and than just today replaced the return line. But when I was trying to carefully slide the new hose onto the L shaped tube coming from the oil pan I noticed a tiny bit of oil seeping from the connection between the oil return line fitting and the pan.


Basically I am going to need to get a new pan and weld a bung in (do it the right way as it should have been originally) and attach it securely that way. My question is does anyone know where I can find a cheap oil pan for an 04 GT or does any company make such a pan with the bung already welded in? That would save me some time.

Well that was the case initially. I had an initial leak used some JB weld and it worked perfect no leaks. Actually I found the JB to work better than the RTV but it kind of depends on the case and currently the leak is very minor. However, after attached the new hose it really proved to me how delicate that connection is. I think my whole is slightly crooked too just like yours. I would just feel much better if I had a new oil ban with a proper connection that I could tighten down till its snug with no issues. I guess I just need to find out the price for my peace of mind haha.

Well as I understand it you need to drop the K member otherwise you don't have enough clearance to drop the pan.