I have patched a couple......................................
May 15 2008, 7:19 PM
with JB weld and had success. But as you know, at best this is a patch. If it actually goes into the drain hole, I think you may have no option but to pull it. Is the problem pan on your Bird? RonW
This message has been edited by reman on May 15, 2008 7:20 PM
and it is at the rear of a 7 qt Milodon pan-right behind the plug but not involving the plug. I bottomed it out somewhere along the line. I'm going to have it looked at Saturday by a friend at his shop. Honestly, I dread pulling the motor because there are about 10 things I'd want to do to the motor and engine bay if I did. All of them involve time and money I don't have right now. I do not want it down for the summer. It only looses about 1/2 qt in 3 months so it isn't a major problem yet. But I'd hate to be on the road and have it let go or bottom it out again. Aaaarrgghh!
i'd drain the oil and smear some jb weld on the outside of the pan if it is only that small of a leak. i'm trying to get my bird on the road for summer as well. i just can't figure out all the wireing problems i have, my battery will not charge, my starter isn't big enough for the motor, the battery cables are shot, and my msd pro billet dissy isnt working right i think the trigger is shot.
Mark, the JB will do just fine for what you describe.....................
May 16 2008, 2:57 PM
It will likely last for long time. As Pippin stated above, preparation is the key. I would get all of the oil away from the area and let it set overnight. Then scrub the area with a good grease and wax remover. Then use very rough sandpaper {80 grit maybe} to remove paint and scratch up the area. Again do the grease and wax remover. Then apply the mud. I would check it ocassonally in case the crack decides to grow in length. RonW
check after cleaned to make sure there is no more seepage. I once repaired a crack in my 428 moroso pan with JB weld. Mine was on a front crease that was pinched. The main key like mentioned above is prep and cleaning every little bit of oil . I even put a small cloth on a coat hanger wire just big enought to fit in drain plug and wiped bottom of pan area from inside of pan. Helped from excess seepage. Held since 3-4 years ago and never had to mess with it. JMO. Warren.
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This message has been edited by WarrenD on May 16, 2008 5:36 PM
...I have patched a (PVC?) lead-acid 12V battery case, and a cracked die cast rocker cover with two part epoxy. BMW opposed twin enduro (HP) motorcycles come with epoxy patch kits for on-the-trail rocker cover repairs. I am told fire fighters have a patching material that will stop a leaking gas tank (auto accidents). No harm in trying epoxy.
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