rossman Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I bought this turbo oil pan off ebay awhile back. Of course the guy says nothing about the gouges. It amazes me how careless and dishonest people are sometimes. I'm wondering if I will ever get it to seal. I have a fresh Nissan gasket. I thought of filling the gouges with epoxy and sanding smooth. I dunno, any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Braze them up and file them flat. It's low temp so warpage shouldn't be a problem. That's what I'd do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejracer Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The brazing sounds like the best idea. You could get away with epoxy as well. If it's dented and not gouged then I would get some steel blocks on both sides of the damaged area and strike the upper block with a hammer to flatten it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcar74260 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 use a little rtv sealant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Brazing would probably be the best bet if you are certain about your ability to avoid warping the flange, but epoxy will suffice. I also think that you will be able to get it to seal up just fine if you are liberal with the RTV. They don't look THAT deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I have no brazing skills so that option is out. I could take it somewhere and have it brazed but it may be cheaper to just get another pan. Would you guys recommend RTV only or RTV + gasket? How about gasket + Permatex Hylomar? I had good luck sealing a leaky oil pump flange with Hylomar. Cheers, Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcar74260 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 use the gasket with a little rtv (I like the black stuff) just put a dab where the gouges are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow_Old_Car Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 it's not that bad, gasket + RTV in the low areas + 24 hour set time, your in like flyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 If you are concerned, I would soft solder it with 50/50 solder. It can be done with a propane torche. 50/50 solder is still available at stained glass stores. Clean the area well and use a good flux paste. Use a folded cotton pad that has candle wax rubbed on it and wipe the area just before it cools and it should require limited sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hylomar is GREAT stuff, that OUGHT to do you A-OK.. One thing I have always liked the thought of (its been HIGHLY recommended to me by someone I trust a great deal, he says it works great with his old subaru motors) is to take a new cork or paper material oilpan gasket and coat it thinly with RTV with your finger on both sides of the gasket, and allow it to cure before setting the gasket onto the pan and using it. Hammer down the gouged area a bit, file it down a little bit, and then do that, AND using hylomar, should be MORE than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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