Boxman Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm rebuilding my T5 engine, and I discovered this with my oil pan: It looks like a crack, yet looking at the underside, everything's fine. It looks superficial, do you guys think I can still use this oil pan, or should i get a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 It should be repairable. How far does the crack extend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 It's about as long as you can see on the picture. It extends in the dark part to about 1/4 of the length of the crack in the light part. It runs from the one vertical sheet to the other. Does it really need repairing, and if so wouldn't a new oil pan be easier / cheaper? I have no welding equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 If you can find a new pan, get a new pan since the engine is out. Souldn't be but ~$50 to weld though. Personally, I'd replace the pan. I cracked my pan a few years ago, and welded it up, only because I needed the car back on the road asap. I'd much prefer a new pan and will replace it next time I have the engine out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 But is an oil pan considered damaged when you see such superficial cracks? As the cracks are only visible on the inside, and the outside looks fine. Is it out of the question to just mount it, or will I run into problems with it? Also what could happen, worst case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survolvo Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Why not just replace it, whilst everything is out. An oil pan can't be that much. Rather be safe than sorry IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boxman Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Well I dont have much time to do these projects, so either i can cover some serious ground today, or the wole project is delayed again for a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 But is an oil pan considered damaged when you see such superficial cracks? As the cracks are only visible on the inside, and the outside looks fine. Is it out of the question to just mount it, or will I run into problems with it? Also what could happen, worst case? It is structurally weaker. It will not be able to take the same 'hits' a perfect one could. So while you MIGHT be fine, what if you run over a chunk of ice, or a rock small enough to fit under the car is kicked up and hits the pan? Or you bottom on a pothole? I'd say at least have a shop put a bead across the crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsterns Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 If you do decide to repair, the proper way is to drill both ends of the crack so it can't propogate, then weld the wholes shut and a bead along the crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I got an offer through a local (Netherlands) 850 forum, is the 2.5L oil pan the same as the T5 2.3L oil pan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 After 01 (US anyway) the oil cooler is on the oil pan. It will still bolt up just fine even if it has the newer cooler, you will just need to change the coolant pipes and lines as well. What year and model car are you working on? You can't be much of a train ride from Johann, he probably has a collection of pans. If not, I imagine he could machine one out of billet that you could support the car with;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Betty Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 After 99 (US anyway) the oil cooler is on the oil pan. It will still bolt up just fine even if it has the newer cooler, you will just need to change the coolant pipes and lines as well. What year and model car are you working on? You can't be much of a train ride from Johann, he probably has a collection of pans. If not, I imagine he could machine one out of billet that you could support the car with;) fixed I'd just grab a new pan. The oil cooler addition is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 fixed I'd just grab a new pan. The oil cooler addition is nice Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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