Oil Pan Gasket Leaking

[Jason in DLH]

So my oil pan gasket is leaking and I’m wondering if anyone has used metal epoxy such as the one below to simply seal the entire seal? I’m thinking of draining the oil and cleaning the area very well before attempting this. Any thoughts of why I shouldn’t try this?

 

[97audia4]

No dont do that, spend the 4 hours it takes to repair it correctly. Im sure it would work but cause a huge mess.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Problem is my shoulder is in rough shape and I’m afraid I won’t be able to get the differential back on. I’m just kind of thinking as more of a temporary solution (would be nice if it fixed it permanently) until I get shoulder surgery or a mechanic can do it.

 

[PG01]

But are you sure it’s the oil pan?

 

[Jason in DLH]

Pretty sure, but I’ll take a picture and post tomorrow.

 

[donjetman]

Do it the correct way. I doubt its the oil pan gasket. The factory gasket is a premium quality gasket. It is often reused when the pan is removed.

Rear main seal and oil cooler adapter gasket are common leakers.

 

[Jason in DLH]

I haven’t had a chance to look carefully at the leak, but I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’s the oil cooler block off plate gasket! Much easier fix than the other issues!

 

[1BADI5]

Or have a machinally inclined buddy help you out..........beer and pizza for labor normally gets my buddies over to help

 

[Jason in DLH]

Just so long as you don’t drink too much beer before the repair!

 

[iamdub]

Just so long as you don’t drink too much beer before the repair!

Sounds like he drank too much beer before pondering a "solution".