Oil pan leaking

[5valve]

Woke up this morning to find oil on the garage floor under my Nytro. Took the front clip off to inspect. Here's what I saw...

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[natedawgedog]

Woke up this morning to find oil on the garage floor under my Nytro. Took the front clip off to inspect. Here's what I saw...

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did you happen to tip it on its side recently? these things do not leak oil unless you tip them or hit something.

 

[5valve]

did you happen to tip it on its side recently? these things do not leak oil unless you tip them or hit something.

Looking at the picture, it may be hard to see. But what I found was a small hole the size of a BB, maybe slightly smaller? I have not yet ridden the sled. And, there is no sign of impact on the bottom of the sled.

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[natedawgedog]

Looking at the picture, it may be hard to see. But what I found was a small hole the size of a BB, maybe slightly smaller? I have not yet ridden the sled. And, there is no sign of impact on the bottom of the sled.

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wow, i see what you mean. what year, miles?

 

[5valve]

wow, i see what you mean. what year, miles?

2013...1400 miles. It's been fine over the off-season.


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[dennyboy]

if your able to drain the oil and keeping it from dripping through i have personally had really good luck with repairing aluminum oil pans on customer vehicles and personal vehicles with JB weld. i have a silverado that i wheeled to hard and hit a rock and chipped the pan the jb weld has held for allmost 3 years now. just need to make sure that it stays dry for a day or two before appling the JB

 

[5valve]

if your able to drain the oil and keeping it from dripping through i have personally had really good luck with repairing aluminum oil pans on customer vehicles and personal vehicles with JB weld. i have a silverado that i wheeled to hard and hit a rock and chipped the pan the jb weld has held for allmost 3 years now. just need to make sure that it stays dry for a day or two before appling the JB

I've got some 2-part epoxy called Swim Zone. Top Fuel engine builders use it to shape intake ports. I've used it to patch down pipes from early 70's motocross bikes. Sitting for so many years unused, the condensation creates pin-holes. You dare not take a flame to it! So I hammer out a patch and glue it over the affected area. But oil won't stop dripping. So I'll have to drain the tank/reservoir. Remove the oil pan, clean & patch it prolly...


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[dennyboy]

Could you tip it on its side? Best bet would be to remove it but i would replace at that point

 

[5valve]

I'll bet that piece is expensive


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[sxvipers]

Barn of parts should have a used one.

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[5valve]

Barn of parts should have a used one.

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Prolly should check into that...


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[5valve]

I'll take the cover off first, just to see what it looks like from the inside


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[Mountaintech]

There are used ones to be had. You can also have it TIG welded by a competent welder.

 

[LEE337]

Remember when welding that these pans are magnesium not aluminum. But it can be done with success.

 

[5valve]

I forgot that the cover could be made from magnesium. I've heard horror stories about magnesium being caught on fire. Those stories don't usually end up well.


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