[will slow gto]

The phrase, “you had one job to do!” comes to mind with regards to the pan manufacturer.

[Formulas]

one time i bought a new oil pan from Pontiac while you still could
it seeped oil at nearly every spot weld at the baffle to pan
degreased it and dabbed JB on it no more seepage

[i82much]

I definitely would not blame Milodon for this issue. The pan has a dent in the bottom and I suspect that is what caused the leak.

How does one end up with a dented oil pan on an e-headed, hydraulic roller, IA2 block with all forged internals? Long story but I had a bunch of other issues with this engine that seem to have been resolved when I switched from the previous "Internet Pontiac Guru" builder to a local guy that made fun of me for spending so much money on a Pontiac

[Dragncar]

Originally Posted by i82much

the uv dye did the trick. looks like a hairline crack in the bottom of the pan. gonna try jb weld for now and see if it holds.

Can you get a Mig gun on that crack ? I have welded nuts on stripped drain plugs with pan on.
Even welded a small crack in oil pan still on truck. Drained oil and put a small hose down dipstick tube filling the crankcase with CO2 so it would not catch on fire.
If you are going to do it cold Marine Tex would be my choice on the crack itself. Belzona works too.

[i82much]

Originally Posted by Dragncar

Can you get a Mig gun on that crack ? I have welded nuts on stripped drain plugs with pan on.
Even welded a small crack in oil pan still on truck. Drained oil and put a small hose down dipstick tube filling the crankcase with CO2 so it would not catch on fire.
If you are going to do it cold Marine Tex would be my choice on the crack itself. Belzona works too.

i can, but i have not figured out welding just yet. every time i turn my welder on, i am certain i am going to weld my dick off.

[zippy]

Originally Posted by i82much

i can, but i have not figured out welding just yet. every time i turn my welder on, i am certain i am going to weld my dick off.

Well, Don't weld naked!!!!!

[i82much]

Originally Posted by zippy

Well, Don't weld naked!!!!!

That's exactly what my neighbor said!

[i82much]

Update. I tried this stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8209...0018PW15I?th=1

I just wiped off the pan with brake cleaner and sprayed a few coats on the crack in the bottom of the pan. So far, so good - I can see from the UV dye that the leak appears to be stopped. The permatex stuff kind of skins over and it looks like it might just work.

I haven't driven the car yet but will take it out next week when it cools off to see if it holds up after a long drive.