HELP! JB Weld + Cast Aluminum Oil Pan?
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What do I do with these crevices on the inside of the pan? Should I fill them with JB weld or just let them go? The pan holds water just fine, but I am wondering if I should take the extra step and use JB Weld too.
Here's the inside of the pan that I am considering filling with JB Weld. Any suggestions??
Here's the outside of the pan.
Before welding, we tightened the pan down against a junk block. This helped to minimize warping. Unfortunately we did not have easy access to the inside of the pan.
So JB Weld the inside or no?
More pics at my website!
Thanks, -Dave
Here's the inside of the pan that I am considering filling with JB Weld. Any suggestions??
Here's the outside of the pan.
Before welding, we tightened the pan down against a junk block. This helped to minimize warping. Unfortunately we did not have easy access to the inside of the pan.
So JB Weld the inside or no?
More pics at my website!
Thanks, -Dave
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Yeah, rubbing alcohol or laq. thinner will find leaks if you have them, much better than water (water has higher surface tension and "needs" a bigger hole).
I wouldn't worry about the inside surfaces.
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I wouldn't worry about the inside surfaces.
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The problem is that I largely get one shot at doing this right… I don’t want to bolt it up, put it in the car, fill it with oil and THEN find out I have a leak. If I do have a leak, I have to drain it, take it off the car, pressure wash it, run it through the dishwasher (literally) and then start to weld hoping I got all of the crap out of the pores. If there’s still oil or solvent in the pores it will not weld well.
I’m wondering if the JB Weld will be reliable insurance to get it done right the first time.
I’m wondering if the JB Weld will be reliable insurance to get it done right the first time.
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Originally Posted by gnx7
Rubbing alcohol will evaporate without leaving any residue. If there is residue... spray it with brake cleaner to clean it up.
We used to use laq thinner to clean parts to get ready to weld at the last shop I worked at. It doesn't stay long, especially if you put a little heat in the part.
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