My car is a 93 Acura Vigor and a oil pan that is aluminum with a 3/4" crack.The problem is getting to the oil pan. It is not a simple job of just undoing 12 or 16 bolts. It requires that the 2 front axels and differential be removed. If I can get the pan off I know I can get it fixed or I would replace it with a use or new unit.
I'm thinking of using hi-temp epoxy like JB-Weld first as a temp fix. Good idea or not?
2006-07-26 10:58:16 · 16 answers · asked by Dave C 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The crack is 3/4" long starting from the drain plug.
It is only seeping oil, about 4-5 drops per hour. I was planning to drain the oil, jack up the car to lift the front, clean it with brake cleanner, put a heat gun to it to drive out more oil, clean it again with brake cleanner, sand or wire brush, clean again and apply JP weld.
2006-07-26 14:35:00 · update #1
I used JB weld a few years ago to fix a similar problem on my 80s Mustang. It lasted about 1.5 years before it started leaking again. I would say short term fix (1-6months) is all I would bet on. Also, I'm not sure if my oil pan was aluminum. When it did start leaking, the JB weld started peeling off. Hope that helps.
2006-07-26 11:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Lamar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JB Weld will do a good job, but you'll have to scratch the surface of the oil pan real well. Then get a peice of metal that will cover the crack completely and have extra all around the edges of the crack. Sratch the metal patch real well on the side that goes against the oil pan. Make real sure the oil pan is totally clean of ANY oil what soever. Put the JB Weld on the patch so it covers the entire patch use enough so the JB will squish out around the edges and place the patch over the crack. You will have to hold the patch against the oil pan tightly until it sets, wedge it if you can. Allow the JB Weld to cure for 24 hrs and refill the oil. This should make a permanent repair if done right. I fixed an aluminum oil pan on a Honda Magna motorcycle like this and it never failed. I rode it for years afterwards. Remember wedge the patch and let it set for 24 hrs. Good luck!
2006-07-26 11:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 06:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My car is a 93 Acura Vigor and a oil pan that is aluminum with a 3/4" crack.The problem is getting to the oil pan. It is not a simple job of just undoing 12 or 16 bolts. It requires that the 2 front axels and differential be removed. If I can get the pan off I know I can get it fixed or I...
2015-08-18 08:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB-weld could work but a 3/4 inch crack is a pretty big gap., unless you meant in length. You may Need a patch to get some strength, maybe aluminum screen with the JB-Weld would work as a temporary fix.Problem is how to keep the crack from getting longer? I would not trust a weld as a repair unless you have confidence in the person doing the weld. Al is difficult to weld properly. So probably would be best to get a new or good used unit. If used, be sure to check it over vary carefully, even to the extent of using a magnifying glass, checking for cracks etc.
2006-07-26 11:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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no it wont work anyone that knows anything about cars should not have given you some of these answers you can not repair a cracked head with anything you cant weld it or use jb weld it is trash you need a new head the only thing this one is good for is a paper weight you can pick one up at a junkyard cheap take it to a machine shop and have it reworked it will be best to do both sides not just one
2016-04-01 05:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my troolbox, JB Weld is as important as my ratchet set. It will work, the only thing is the surface to be repaired must be free of oil and dirt for best adhesion.
I had a crack in the side of an engine, I cleaned it up and JB Welded it, it held for a year until I swapped in a bigger motor.
2006-07-26 11:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB weld is a good idea for a temporary fix. Although you have alot to go through to get the pan off the vehicle, I would advise you to replace the pan and you will have the peace of mind that you will not have a problem later on down the road.
2006-07-26 11:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it would hurt. The only thing I would do is maybe drain all of the oil out and really clean the spot as much as I could, let dry, and apply JB WELD. The only thing I would say that would keep it from not working is that the oil gets hot and may deteriorate the compound. Never the less it is worth the try.
2006-07-26 11:04:40 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Abercrombie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beleave me JBWELD will hold
First it must be clean, I mean clean.
Go get some acetone it is a good cleaner.
Clean it good and mix as the package says.
I would sugest draining all the oil first
Apply it to the crack and let it set the time required
It will hold
I had a 1/2 hole in my carb and I filled it in with jb. It is still on the carb to this day( 6 years now)
My asvice it is a good idea,
2006-07-26 11:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋