I know this is a very general question. The car is a 99' Saab 9-5 2.3l low pressure turbo w around 170k miles. I just bought the car (cheap) and im not sure where the leak is coming from yet. So im not expecting a real in depth answer. Thanks in advance.
2006-11-28 13:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by gt90concept 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would check the filter first ,then the drain plug seal, then check valve cover gaskets and oil pan gasket , That should be your most common troubles , you would only use jb weld for a crack or hole in the oil pan itself ,no where else would I suggest it , would be worth your time if that is the case to remove the pan and clean it very well with ether before applying the jb weld . Though with that many miles it could even be a main seal giving you your trouble , whatever you find Good luck , Chris
2006-11-28 14:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by chris78corvette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you can clean the area good enough, and it's a good idea to abrade it so it will adhere with the JB weld, then a JB weld fix should stop the leak if you do it competently.
JB weld is very good stuff and hardens as hard as aluminum.
2006-11-28 13:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it may help slow the leak but in order to get it to stick you have to have a "clean, dry, rust free surface"
2006-11-28 13:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Rich K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make an epoxy "putty" for sealing gas tanks that might work better.
2006-11-28 13:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋