suby engine oil pan shortened, cant stop the leaks |
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suby engine oil pan shortened, cant stop the leaks |
scotty914 |
Feb 19 2005, 12:00 AM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
okay short version of it:
i cut 2 inches out of the oil pan for more ground clearance, and added 2 boxes to make up for the capacity, sticking out of the front and rear of the oil pan. i welded it all up, used a flood light to look for holes found 3 pin holes that way, welded the pin holes up. then did a water test and it leaked, well more like seeped, i could see the water spreading on the out side, not dripping jet wetting it. so i ground down the first area and brazed it. well i did this about to about 10 places, and some of them more than once ( brazed a larger area ) and still have the seepage problem, could i just por 15 the oil pan to seal the holes or should i keep brazing and looking. and if not por 15 is there anything else i could use. i so far have used a 3 foot flux coated rod brazing this thing up, so now what |
rick 918-S |
Feb 19 2005, 08:15 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,464 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It may be too late but I wouldn't use brass on an oil pan. It tends to stress crack. IMHO Around a fitting maybe, but in long seams it's not the best application. I would use mild steel and gas weld it. Use mineral spirits to check for leaks. It will help clean things up and won't cause oxidation. You can pour it out and use a blow gun to dry things up fast. Take your time. The life of youe engine depends on it.
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