Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

[justaboi1981]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

Here are some pictures. Let me know what you guys think, I'm pretty sure this is the oil pan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73821835@N00/?saved=1

[justaboi1981]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

Here are some pictures. Let me know what you guys think, I'm pretty sure this is the oil pan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73821835@N00/?saved=1

[ahuhn]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

yup its just the oil pan

[justaboi1981]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

Thank god. Thats not too bad then. So you figure 200-300 bucks to fix the oil pan?

[ahuhn]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

Thank god. Thats not too bad then. So you figure 200-300 bucks to fix the oil pan?

something like that

[06MaxxSS]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

Ok I'm a moron and wasn't paying attention earlier today. I ran over a curb and pulled over 2 blocks up the road.

Were you not paying attention, or in a coma?? how did you not notice this... "hhmmm... my car feels a little sluggish, I wonder why?? maybe cause im dragging a 400lbs piece of concrete..."
Honestly, I dont mean to be rude but come on dude... two blocks how did you not notice?!?!?!?!

[justaboi1981]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

NO.... I'm not a moron.. Yes this was a Moron mistake. I was going up an ramp and reached down to grab something and turned to sharpy. Pulling over the crub, I drove 2 blocks and pulled over to see the damage. Knowing slamming on my brakes on a free way off ramp would not be the best of ideas. The damage happened all in the same mess up, I just pulled ahead to prevent traffic problems.

Dude i'm not that stupid..

[ragingfish]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

ahuhn - is that the oil pan or the trans pan? hard to tell...

[ahuhn]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

ahuhn - is that the oil pan or the trans pan? hard to tell...

its the oil pan
the trans pan is just covered as well from the oil blowing back as he drove home

if it makes you feel better i can think of at least 2 other ecotechs where people cracked the pan

[SmartGTP]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

a quick fix would be using some JB weld on a oil free pan.
So drain that sucker, clean it well with some brake cleaner and mix a small patch of epoxy.
At least you will reduce the leak.

And by looking at the pics, you can have that pan repaired with proper weld, unless the pan cost cheap.

If you have access to a wheel ramp and some basic tools and a lot of rags, you can DIY this.

[ahuhn]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

a quick fix would be using some JB weld on a oil free pan.
So drain that sucker, clean it well with some brake cleaner and mix a small patch of epoxy.
At least you will reduce the leak.

And by looking at the pics, you can have that pan repaired with proper weld, unless the pan cost cheap.

If you have access to a wheel ramp and some basic tools and a lot of rags, you can DIY this.

i wouldnt jb weld it except to drive it to a shop to get it replaced and thats it.

it could be weldable but theyd be welding aluminum so youd have to find someone to do that for cheaper then the price of a pan

[justaboi1981]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

WOW.. Yeah not even close to repair cost I was thinking. The cost is $235 for the pan (which is on backorder, I swear every part for this freaking car is on backorder), and 5-6 hours labor. Total cost to fix = $850... I almost had a heart attack. I considered makeing in insurance claim. The problem being is that freaking oil pan is attached to every part of the lower engine, they have to cradle the engine of the of car and detach half the car to remove it. So I was to say the least pissed off..

My shop I go to is going to try to use some epoxy and they've cleaned the area very well also cleaned out inside the pan a little bit with the drain hole as well as the dip stick tube using a few different cleaners. (Yes I trust these people, they are insured and very nice) With the hopes that they clean it well enough and apply the epoxy to prevent any future leaks. Worse case is that it doesn't work and i'm out a hour or so of labor, and 30 bucks in parts and shop supplies (yes they got a spiecal epoxy), best case is this will last a while and i won't need to worry about it. I'm guessin this will give me some time (few months) to put together some funds to deal with the $850 in repairs this will cost.

I will let you know what the outcome is..

[ahuhn]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

WOW.. Yeah not even close to repair cost I was thinking. The cost is $235 for the pan (which is on backorder, I swear every part for this freaking car is on backorder), and 5-6 hours labor. Total cost to fix = $850... I almost had a heart attack. I considered makeing in insurance claim. The problem being is that freaking oil pan is attached to every part of the lower engine, they have to cradle the engine of the of car and detach half the car to remove it. So I was to say the least pissed off..

My shop I go to is going to try to use some epoxy and they've cleaned the area very well also cleaned out inside the pan a little bit with the drain hole as well as the dip stick tube using a few different cleaners. (Yes I trust these people, they are insured and very nice) With the hopes that they clean it well enough and apply the epoxy to prevent any future leaks. Worse case is that it doesn't work and i'm out a hour or so of labor, and 30 bucks in parts and shop supplies (yes they got a spiecal epoxy), best case is this will last a while and i won't need to worry about it. I'm guessin this will give me some time (few months) to put together some funds to deal with the $850 in repairs this will cost.

I will let you know what the outcome is..

seriously that job only pays like 3 hours and they dont have to pull the cradle they are full of it
heres the exact instructions
no where in there does it say to remove the cradle and obviously one AC compressor bolt is not half the engine

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
Remove the oil pan drain plug.
Drain the engine oil.
Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Remove the lower AC compressor bolt.



Remove the oil pan bolts.



Remove the oil pan
Remove any old oil pan sealant (1).
Installation Procedure




Ensure that the oil pan and the sealing surface on the lower crankcase are free of all oil and debris.
Apply a 2 mm (0.079 in) bead of sealant (1) around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil suction port opening. DO NOT over apply the sealant. More than a 2 mm (0.079 in) bead is not required. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
Install the oil pan.



Install the oil pan bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Install the lower AC compressor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Ensure that the oil pan drain plug is tightened.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the crankcase with oil.

[justaboi1981]

Re: Oil Pan Leak --- HELP

I'm sorry, I stand corrected. My mechanic was going off of a manual and it says 5.5 hours of work. But he wasn't sure it would take that long. I called the dealer to just be safe and they quoted me $670 ish. Either way its going to be pricey!!

Instead I spent $150.00 at my mechanic and they did an epxoy cover over the bottom of the oil pan. I swear this stuff is stronger then the metal on the oil pan. It seems to be working GREAT! I've already drove around everywhere and its not leaking at all. I guess the only real test now is time. I'm sure it will be fine..