oil pan leaked

[eastwestboy]

I had a pinhole in the oil pan. It was just beside the dipstick tube going in the pan. A bit of jb weld did the trick. But there is more to come. The front side is rusted badly, it’s not going to hold for a long time. What about grinding it to the medal and just put one layer of jb weld on it? I know, it’s time for a new pan, but the $$ is not so many here.

 

I searched “oil pan” on all forums, not a single hit. Nobody ever did something with the oil pan USMB? That cannot be!

 

Thanks

[forester2002s]

Personally, I wouldn't mess with a badly rusted oil-pan.

 

My gut reaction is: Replace that pan ASAP.

[Setright]

I replaced one, on an 11 year old Legacy, is was rusty on the front, and I didn't dare wait 'til it spilled the oil and blew the engine - not to mention contaminate the road and risk someone behind having a very serious accident.

 

So, I am voting: Replace it.

 

 

(Loosening the engine mounts and removing the topside "pitch stopper" should give room enough)

[eastwestboy]

What is the pitch stopper and where is it?

Thanks for the answers.

[GeneralDisorder]

Just post in the wanted section for one. Someone can grab you one at a rust-free yard and you'll get what you need at a price you can afford. A pan wouldn't be more than $10 at any yard around here.

 

GD

[Setright]

Pitch stopper is mounted on the top of the gearbox. A small "dog bone" that connects to the firewall.