> clay wrote: > > The SDL, after a bunch of cleaning has a messed up oil pan. I > think it is aluminum, and the PO seems to have damaged it a bit > such that it leaks through the hole that got made. An epoxy > patch has been applied that is now weeping.
If that epoxy was just slapped on top, I'm not surprised it leaks. Point 1 - like with welding _clean_metal_ is important for a good bond with epoxy. Point 2 - If the pan is aluminum, I presume the metal has some thickness to it. Grind out a bevel so the epoxy isn't just on the surface. Point 3 - Don't use 5 minute epoxy. In my experience, those are handy for when there isn't time - but the slow set make a better joint. The pan off would make cleaning it easier, and could get the hole in a spot where gravity would help keep the epoxy in while it set. If it were mine, I would see if it was practical to take off the pan, but either way, I would clean it, grind out a bevel, clean it again, and use JB Weld to close it up. Jim's idea of a screw is good too. Again, clean is your friend. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com