Oil pan repair

[nickmp0wer]

im going to investigate it more this weekend, but the upper oil pan in my car might have a leak. It slowly looses oil and it seems like if i fill it above a certain level there will be some on the garage floor, although the ps is leaking too. Depending on the crack, is there anyway i could just weld it or something? rather then getting a new pan?

[AdamF 88iS]

Being able to weld it depends on where exactly the crack is and how good your welding guy is.

[Jand3rson]

im going to investigate it more this weekend, but the upper oil pan in my car might have a leak. It slowly looses oil and it seems like if i fill it above a certain level there will be some on the garage floor, although the ps is leaking too. Depending on the crack, is there anyway i could just weld it or something? rather then getting a new pan?

I've heard of countless people using JB Weld on small oil pan cracks, and heard nothing but great success with it. It's only for very small leaks, but I've heard it works like charm. Aside from that, your oil pan is aluminum. If memory serves me correctly, aluminum is quite difficult to weld. I would look into using JB Weld.

[nickmp0wer]

yeah, it seems like i might even be able to do that on the car with out having to take the pans off

[Axxe]

JB weld is god's gift to us.

It can seal a leaking diesel fuel tank on a truck while the diesel is dripping through it. In 2 hours, no more leak!

Just make sure the area is really clean before you apply, and read the directions for mixing/curing.

[T.Dot E30]

Ya, I've used it on someone elses car.

I let the oil drain over night, cleaned it up real nice and he hasn't complained since.

I felt bad, we charged him an hour labour to do it.

[parkerbink]

I have had two different oil pans welded (one twice) it is way cheaper than a new pan.

[AndrewBird]

Here's a tip for making JB Weld stronger. All you have to do is mix in aluminum shavings. Works great.

[Axxe]

FYI in the trucking industry people have their oil pans fiberglassed on the outside to prevent rust. I can't imagine why it wouldn't work to reinforce the pan aswell, all though if you are worrying about using the pan a battering ram you have serious issues.

[Axxe]

Ya, I've used it on someone elses car.

I let the oil drain over night, cleaned it up real nice and he hasn't complained since.

I felt bad, we charged him an hour labour to do it.

I'm worse than you. I charged two hours labour for JB welding two diesel tanks, and the cost of three packages of the magic epoxy. Still cheaper than replacement, a lot cheaper.

[bimmer8604]

i dont get some people...

I know it may work well, and proven, but i just wouldnt feel comfortable using JB weld to make sure my motor didnt get fucked up.

If you have somebody that knows how to weld aluminum well, then do that. I've had a few cars with welded oil pans(not my fault) and they seem to be doing fine. much better than JB weld IMO.

Kyle