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Oil Pan Removal
Does anyone have any tricks to removing the oil pan (engine in car) from a 325E? The book makes it look simple, however I've found this not to be the case in other repairs I've tried. My friend's son ran over a curb and knocked a hole in the oil pan. Thanks
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07-30-2003, 05:38 AM
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Here is what my mechanic did when my brother did the same thing to my car. As long as the hole is not too big you can drain the oil completely and have the hole welded with this hepoxy material (I am not sure what it is exactly) but they put the paste on the hole and formed it to cover the hole completly and after 45 minutes it was completly solid and it has held for 3 years now.
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07-30-2003, 09:54 AM
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Thanks for the info, however the owner has already purchased a non-returnable one (good price), so off comes the old one. I wish I thought of patching it, even with JB weld.
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07-30-2003, 10:30 AM
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Still labor wise it's much easier to just weld it. You have to take many things off before the oil pan comes off.
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07-30-2003, 10:39 AM
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This is what the owner is saying!!!
Already have everything loose including the oil pump. Having trouble with the left side of the steering rack (does not want to come off the mount without disconnecting the steering rod). The right side has plenty of room, as it dropped down a couple of inches. I could force the old pan off, however I'm thinking the problem I will have putting the new one on. Doug
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07-30-2003, 11:08 AM
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Im sure you can use JB Weld on the oil pan, however if it were me, I'd weld it. I'd feel more confident knowing that it has a secure bead on there than a epoxy patch. You would have to TIG weld it, however, if the oil is seeping out of the crack, you will have to make sure there is no oil inside the crack, as it will form air bubbles in the weld, and eventually crack again.
If you are going to use JB Weld, just make sure the area around the crack is cool, and VERY clean. It may even help to rough up the surface with some 200grit sandpaper to ensure a good bond. |
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