Well, it shouldn't actually touch, but I know it comes close... Either way, you may want to get the spoon oil pan tape, which is thermo rap, and should insulate it, and keep it from ratling if it does... I have a Mugen header that comes really close and actually, till I played with it a little ratled a bit, but now is fine. What problems are you having, other than heating up your oil????

Later,
Aj