Epoxy repair for upper oil pan? (went airborn in Tampa)
05-17-2009, 05:26 AM
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Epoxy repair for upper oil pan? (went airborn in Tampa)
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(My story)-Ok, so my 04 350z went air born "Dukes of Hazard" style up a curb/hill at about 80-100 mph (don't know how much braking did at 130) in Tampa, FL. Upon landing I blew 3 tires and bent one rim. Not to mention bottoming out after landing. For those members who live in Tampa this happened in Hillsboroough county on the corner of Linebaugh and Gunn right next to S&R Racing and Advanced Performance Wheels (into that industrial parking lot).
(My problem)- Aside from needing body work, everything mechanical on my car checked out fine (thank god for tokico shocks & tein springs!), except my car was leaking oil from the upper oil pan. Later I found out it was a crack running horizontal on the upper pan where it meets the lower pan. Unfortunately after spending all my money on body work and tires I can not fix this properly. I need a fix that will hold as long as I need to make enough to cover this repair.
(My Question)- After removing the lower pan and wiping down/ cleaning the cracked spot on the upper pan, what kind of seal will hold best? I've read many posts and some people say JB, some say Permatex/Devcon... My mechanic skills are very amateur so anything input will help. Also will and of these epoxies break off and circulate into my engine? What is the best way to prep the cracked area?
Pictures below: I couldn't get pictures of the crack because I haven't opened up my car yet, but I thought I'd show you guys just how I got up off on all fours. the left picture is my entry point and the pic on the right is the side view (use the black volvo as reference points in both photos) Luckily this accident happened at night and the lot was empty. You can't see the skids in these pics but I landed in front of the blue neon in the pic on the right and proceeded to skid on momentum for bout 20 yards.
Hi all,
(My story)-Ok, so my 04 350z went air born "Dukes of Hazard" style up a curb/hill at about 80-100 mph (don't know how much braking did at 130) in Tampa, FL. Upon landing I blew 3 tires and bent one rim. Not to mention bottoming out after landing. For those members who live in Tampa this happened in Hillsboroough county on the corner of Linebaugh and Gunn right next to S&R Racing and Advanced Performance Wheels (into that industrial parking lot).
(My problem)- Aside from needing body work, everything mechanical on my car checked out fine (thank god for tokico shocks & tein springs!), except my car was leaking oil from the upper oil pan. Later I found out it was a crack running horizontal on the upper pan where it meets the lower pan. Unfortunately after spending all my money on body work and tires I can not fix this properly. I need a fix that will hold as long as I need to make enough to cover this repair.
(My Question)- After removing the lower pan and wiping down/ cleaning the cracked spot on the upper pan, what kind of seal will hold best? I've read many posts and some people say JB, some say Permatex/Devcon... My mechanic skills are very amateur so anything input will help. Also will and of these epoxies break off and circulate into my engine? What is the best way to prep the cracked area?
Pictures below: I couldn't get pictures of the crack because I haven't opened up my car yet, but I thought I'd show you guys just how I got up off on all fours. the left picture is my entry point and the pic on the right is the side view (use the black volvo as reference points in both photos) Luckily this accident happened at night and the lot was empty. You can't see the skids in these pics but I landed in front of the blue neon in the pic on the right and proceeded to skid on momentum for bout 20 yards.
05-17-2009, 06:15 AM
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Hi all,
(My story)-Ok, so my 04 350z went air born "Dukes of Hazard" style up a curb/hill at about 80-100 mph (don't know how much braking did at 130) in Tampa, FL. Upon landing I blew 3 tires and bent one rim. Not to mention bottoming out after landing. For those members who live in Tampa this happened in Hillsboroough county on the corner of Linebaugh and Gunn right next to S&R Racing and Advanced Performance Wheels (into that industrial parking lot).
(My problem)- Aside from needing body work, everything mechanical on my car checked out fine (thank god for tokico shocks & tein springs!), except my car was leaking oil from the upper oil pan. Later I found out it was a crack running horizontal on the upper pan where it meets the lower pan. Unfortunately after spending all my money on body work and tires I can not fix this properly. I need a fix that will hold as long as I need to make enough to cover this repair.
(My Question)- After removing the lower pan and wiping down/ cleaning the cracked spot on the upper pan, what kind of seal will hold best? I've read many posts and some people say JB, some say Permatex/Devcon... My mechanic skills are very amateur so anything input will help. Also will and of these epoxies break off and circulate into my engine? What is the best way to prep the cracked area?
Pictures below: I couldn't get pictures of the crack because I haven't opened up my car yet, but I thought I'd show you guys just how I got up off on all fours. the left picture is my entry point and the pic on the right is the side view (use the black volvo as reference points in both photos) Luckily this accident happened at night and the lot was empty. You can't see the skids in these pics but I landed in front of the blue neon in the pic on the right and proceeded to skid on momentum for bout 20 yards.
Hi all,
(My story)-Ok, so my 04 350z went air born "Dukes of Hazard" style up a curb/hill at about 80-100 mph (don't know how much braking did at 130) in Tampa, FL. Upon landing I blew 3 tires and bent one rim. Not to mention bottoming out after landing. For those members who live in Tampa this happened in Hillsboroough county on the corner of Linebaugh and Gunn right next to S&R Racing and Advanced Performance Wheels (into that industrial parking lot).
(My problem)- Aside from needing body work, everything mechanical on my car checked out fine (thank god for tokico shocks & tein springs!), except my car was leaking oil from the upper oil pan. Later I found out it was a crack running horizontal on the upper pan where it meets the lower pan. Unfortunately after spending all my money on body work and tires I can not fix this properly. I need a fix that will hold as long as I need to make enough to cover this repair.
(My Question)- After removing the lower pan and wiping down/ cleaning the cracked spot on the upper pan, what kind of seal will hold best? I've read many posts and some people say JB, some say Permatex/Devcon... My mechanic skills are very amateur so anything input will help. Also will and of these epoxies break off and circulate into my engine? What is the best way to prep the cracked area?
Pictures below: I couldn't get pictures of the crack because I haven't opened up my car yet, but I thought I'd show you guys just how I got up off on all fours. the left picture is my entry point and the pic on the right is the side view (use the black volvo as reference points in both photos) Luckily this accident happened at night and the lot was empty. You can't see the skids in these pics but I landed in front of the blue neon in the pic on the right and proceeded to skid on momentum for bout 20 yards.
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If you don't have the $$$, park the car till you do. Or, risk god knows how much for a new engine.
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Ok seriously. WTF were you doing going that fast in that area? I'm around that area ALL the time and can't fathom how or why you were going that fast.
*Tip for next time* If you're gonna ask a question for help or advice, leave the ridiculous story out. You'll find that people may actually help instead of laughing at you.
*Tip for next time* If you're gonna ask a question for help or advice, leave the ridiculous story out. You'll find that people may actually help instead of laughing at you.
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Ok seriously. WTF were you doing going that fast in that area? I'm around that area ALL the time and can't fathom how or why you were going that fast.
*Tip for next time* If you're gonna ask a question for help or advice, leave the ridiculous story out. You'll find that people may actually help instead of laughing at you.
*Tip for next time* If you're gonna ask a question for help or advice, leave the ridiculous story out. You'll find that people may actually help instead of laughing at you.
05-17-2009, 11:16 AM
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Replied member has nothing important to say
Replied member gets his thrills in front of a computer flaming on forumz
Replied member needs to grow a pair
Replied member needs to remove his head from his A**
btw, wtf is mildly "retarted"
you sir should just ride the bus and stop driving all together
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im actually mildly disappointed with how little constructive help was given rather than everyone toot their horn and feel good that they are on the anti-street racing wagon. either answer the question and move on, he won't change his habits because you tell him so. and to the OP, its probably best not to deliver the scenario next time because just like you, everyone around here will continue to e-bash as long as they are behind a computer.
also, a quick google search told me that a temp fix might be steel filled epoxy applied after thoroughly cleaning the cracked area. http://www.ehow.com/how_4693922_seal-oil-pan-leak.html
also, a quick google search told me that a temp fix might be steel filled epoxy applied after thoroughly cleaning the cracked area. http://www.ehow.com/how_4693922_seal-oil-pan-leak.html
