Help, ran over a big rock - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

HorsesNHogs · 10-23-2005, 03:44 PM

Well today is a sad day,

She has taken her first hit, as we were traveling down a NARROW, widing, 2 lane back road today, following behind a Jeep at about 60 mph, there it was right in the middle of the road, on a blind curve, a big A** hunk of concrete.
I could not avoid it so I Lined it up and went right down the middle, the sound was aweful!
Damage report,
no damage to chin guard, but the cross member, transmission pan, and cross pipe on the exhaust all are dented.
The transmission is my concern, the rock plowed a trough across the lowest portion on the pan, pushing it in about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch, the pan did not rupture, and shows no signs of leaks,
What I need to know is there ANY internals that ride in that portion of the pan that might be damaged now?
We made it home fine, but I am really concerned there might be internal damage.

Warp1 · 10-23-2005, 03:51 PM

Dang, I can't answer your question but I feel for you. I hope it all works out. Let us know...

SickBlackMach · 10-23-2005, 03:54 PM

hell, order a new pan, and/or just drop it to find out man. Sorry to hear that happened

BluStang6 · 10-23-2005, 04:06 PM

Sorry to hear bout it. Glad you're ok tho! Just think....I could have been worse

SGeorgiaMach · 10-23-2005, 10:45 PM

I feel for you, I just hit at a glance a tractor trailer tread on I-75 today, luckily it just tossed the car in the air a few inches on the drivers side with no damage. As for the pan...if memory serves me right...the filter sits just above the pan floor and it is either pressed or bolted into place. I doubt it hit the valve body, but you'll need a new /used pan, filter and fluids...bad part is, if it tore the filter loose and anything that was kinda solid was suddenly sucked up into the internals from no filter....could be bad, but drop the pan and inspect. I wouldn't drive it anymore until it is looked at. Check housing for cracks while your under there or any other damage.

lavasnake · 10-23-2005, 11:22 PM

Do our tranny's have a tranny filter? Any way, i would at least do a fluid flush to make sure nothing damages the internals. What do you guys think

HorsesNHogs · 10-24-2005, 07:49 AM

Thanks everyone, I'll have to take her in to the shop for the transmission work, I will report the results when I get her back.
thanks again, Man I do love this site.
gt

Genghis Mach · 10-24-2005, 07:30 PM

Wow that sucks,thought i had it bad when wife came home and said some guys hub cap flew off on highway.Minor damage to chin spoiler and a deep scratch next to fog lamp. good luck.

carvermach · 10-24-2005, 07:55 PM

You have a 1" plus before you start hitting the valve body or other internals.

GaPonyFarm · 10-24-2005, 09:17 PM

That dent can create an "island" in the middle of the fluid a starve off your valvebody. Better get it fixed soon.

10-23-2005, 03:44 PM	#1
HorsesNHogs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cheasapeake, va Posts: 127	Help, ran over a big rock Well today is a sad day, She has taken her first hit, as we were traveling down a NARROW, widing, 2 lane back road today, following behind a Jeep at about 60 mph, there it was right in the middle of the road, on a blind curve, a big A** hunk of concrete. I could not avoid it so I Lined it up and went right down the middle, the sound was aweful! Damage report, no damage to chin guard, but the cross member, transmission pan, and cross pipe on the exhaust all are dented. The transmission is my concern, the rock plowed a trough across the lowest portion on the pan, pushing it in about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch, the pan did not rupture, and shows no signs of leaks, What I need to know is there ANY internals that ride in that portion of the pan that might be damaged now? We made it home fine, but I am really concerned there might be internal damage.

10-23-2005, 03:51 PM	#2
Warp1 Just haunting about again Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 726	Re: Help, ran over a big rock Dang, I can't answer your question but I feel for you. I hope it all works out. Let us know... __________________ Sold Black '03 Mach1, 5 spd, IUP Mods: MGW (red handle) shifter, Steeda Sport springs, Streetsmart (MRT) CAI, 1/4" raised shaker, Silverstar headlamps, and darkly tinted windows. My Mach before the springs My Mach's first day w/Steeda Sport Springs RCode

10-23-2005, 03:54 PM	#3
SickBlackMach Resident Beavis Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 971	Re: Help, ran over a big rock hell, order a new pan, and/or just drop it to find out man. Sorry to hear that happened __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 'Vert MileHi Tuned BilletFlow 2.93 NonSlip, Steg Stage IV Eaton w/BF TB/plenum JLT CF CAI, LFP 4lb lower, 100mm R/R Idlers NGK TR7ix's, 100mm BF Aux idler, Bassani Mids, X, and AftCat, MGW Shifter, BF IRS Diff Brace (Black) LFP Dual Pass H/E and LFP IC Res, MM FLSFC H&R Race springs, Redline hood shocks, 18x9.9/18x11 CCW 505a's 265/35 and 335/30 BFGoodrich KDWII's SS Cobra inserts, Sirius I'm sure there's more I have forgotten too!

10-23-2005, 04:06 PM	#4
BluStang6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 448	Re: Help, ran over a big rock Sorry to hear bout it. Glad you're ok tho! Just think....I could have been worse __________________ 03 azure blue Mach 1 5spd Show Mach 1 Headrests Mach 1 3rd rear taillight decal Black rear bumper inserts Mach 1 scuff plates Interior ID tag Window Tint MRT hood struts Go 310 hp 332 tq Tune by HPP Racing SLP Catback O/R Prochamber FRPP Alum Driveshaft MGW Short Throw Shifter PHP Intake Spacer C&L CAI 85mm MAF Full Length Subframes

10-23-2005, 10:45 PM	#5
SGeorgiaMach U.S. Merchant Marine Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, GA Posts: 141	Re: Help, ran over a big rock I feel for you, I just hit at a glance a tractor trailer tread on I-75 today, luckily it just tossed the car in the air a few inches on the drivers side with no damage. As for the pan...if memory serves me right...the filter sits just above the pan floor and it is either pressed or bolted into place. I doubt it hit the valve body, but you'll need a new /used pan, filter and fluids...bad part is, if it tore the filter loose and anything that was kinda solid was suddenly sucked up into the internals from no filter....could be bad, but drop the pan and inspect. I wouldn't drive it anymore until it is looked at. Check housing for cracks while your under there or any other damage.

10-23-2005, 11:22 PM	#6
lavasnake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 390	Re: Help, ran over a big rock Do our tranny's have a tranny filter? Any way, i would at least do a fluid flush to make sure nothing damages the internals. What do you guys think __________________ 2004 Black Mach1 Auto--- Born 4/5/04 ~3520 Pounds Without driver, and 1/4 tank of gas -Mac Offroad H Pipe -Flowmaster American Thunder 2.5 Inch Catback -Diablo Handheld Tuner -K&N drop in filter -Kenwood H/U, Infinity Kappa 6x8", Kenwood 4chnl amp -2 Atlas 12"Subwoofers & MTX 800W RMS Amp -36 Sq. ft of Dynamat xtreme -Smoked tail light covers

10-24-2005, 07:49 AM	#7
HorsesNHogs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cheasapeake, va Posts: 127	Re: Help, ran over a big rock Thanks everyone, I'll have to take her in to the shop for the transmission work, I will report the results when I get her back. thanks again, Man I do love this site. gt

10-24-2005, 07:30 PM	#8
Genghis Mach Love at first sight Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 404	Re: Help, ran over a big rock Wow that sucks,thought i had it bad when wife came home and said some guys hub cap flew off on highway.Minor damage to chin spoiler and a deep scratch next to fog lamp. good luck. __________________ Mach1 gotta Love it!.

10-24-2005, 07:55 PM	#9
carvermach FUN TOY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Carver,Ma. Posts: 606	Re: Help, ran over a big rock You have a 1" plus before you start hitting the valve body or other internals.

10-24-2005, 09:17 PM	#10
GaPonyFarm Loose Nut Behind Wheel Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 2,259	Re: Help, ran over a big rock That dent can create an "island" in the middle of the fluid a starve off your valvebody. Better get it fixed soon.

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