Well, the subject line says it all. Is the OEM oil pan Aluminum or an Alloy such as 5052. I am going to make an adaptor to fit an oil return line to the side of the OEM oil pan and need to know what metal I need to make it out of so I can have it attached properly. I planned to get a 12x12in sheet of 5052 Aluminum since it has good welding properties. Would that work?

Thanks

 

bumpity.

I would assume so.

 

It's not aluminum. Atleast mines not, because it will rust. Paint your oil pan, or keep it oiled.

 

Try a magnet. It's metal.