Cracked Oil Pan

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Double 00 Jetti

Discussion Starter · Dec 31, 2012

Whats up everybody, I got a dillema. I cracked my oil pan going over a ditch. Now I am tryin to decide between getting a new pan or sealing it up with some JB Weld. Only thing is, I am worried about the JB Weld not sealing right and leaking.

I was looking em up on a few sites, and started seeing all kinds of options like a windage tray and a scraper?? I was hoping someone could tell me what kind of pan the MK IV's already have so I dont have to drop my pan just yet.

Also, I need somemore opinions about the JB weld. Will it withstand the heat?? will it hold? Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

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adamborav6

· #2 · Dec 31, 2012

To be honest I was thinking the same for my 3inch gash in my pan...

I ended up paying £129 from VW TPS and got my sealent from EuroCarParts Ltd for cheaper then TPS and filled it with longlife 5w-30..

Only way for me to be honest and worst was getting it to my local garage up the road she had to be put on to a flatbed as it is four wheel drive so the diff would be damaged if it was to be towed!

For peace of mind go for a new sump pan and sealent.

Adz.

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Noob4Life

· #3 · Dec 31, 2012

Dont ghetto rig it. Just do it right the first time. Get a hybrid pan

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Skimmer0220

· #4 · Dec 31, 2012

What's the engine?

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Double 00 Jetti

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 8, 2013

Thank you all for your opinions, here is an update:
I did ghetto rig it, lol because I just need it to run. I haven't modded it yet, I still have my stock 2.0 non-turbo GL. I decided it would be cheaper to try the JB Weld first because the worst case scenario would lead me right back to where I started if it did not work.

As of now, its holding strong, I still have a few drips, but I just need to drain it again and add a lil more weld onto the bottom. Thankfully, the crack was small, and it could be sealed easily.

LionShooter

· #6 · Jan 8, 2013

Double 00 Jetti said:
Thank you all for your opinions, here is an update:
I did ghetto rig it, lol because I just need it to run. I haven't modded it yet, I still have my stock 2.0 non-turbo GL. I decided it would be cheaper to try the JB Weld first because the worst case scenario would lead me right back to where I started if it did not work.

As of now, its holding strong, I still have a few drips, but I just need to drain it again and add a lil more weld onto the bottom. Thankfully, the crack was small, and it could be sealed easily.

Scary. Like fixing a slashed artery with a bandaid. I'm sure it will work for awhile, but the life of your engine depends on that patch. Be careful.

great_kicker

· #7 · Jan 9, 2013

you might be able to get a welding shop to fuse the crack, and it will be a hell of a lot cheaper than a new pan. the only issue is getting it done in a timely manor, because it may be that they are busy. that would be the avenue that i would try first.

Skimmer0220

· #8 · Jan 9, 2013

great_kicker said:
you might be able to get a welding shop to fuse the crack, and it will be a hell of a lot cheaper than a new pan. the only issue is getting it done in a timely manor, because it may be that they are busy. that would be the avenue that i would try first.

I did this and it still leaked oil

ghostdogg

· #9 · May 13, 2013

Hey all,

I signed up to this forum for the simple reason that me and my dad are having a 'debate' as to what's really going on with my MK IV Jetta. I've cracked the oil pan about 3/4 times already (within a year) and I'm really NOT a careless driver.

My dad insists that these Jettas are very low to the ground - while I have a slightly different theory. To me, the answer seems completely logical; however, logical inference often leads to false assumptions - hence, why I signed up to this forum! Essentially, my theory is: from a logical-perspective, I'm sure there are other cars on the road that are lower than mine - especially since we've already lifted the Jetta as high as it can go. I met up with one of my buddies who started walking around my car and pushing it (towards the ground) and we watched as the Jet started bouncing like a baby in a jumper-toy. It was then that we realized my car has absolutely no shocks and the only thing holding it right now are the coils/springs.

Being angry at the fact that my father (a mechanic for over 35 yrs) did not mention that I had this problem - well... you can assume how well that went. Anyhow, I signed up here hoping to get a clearer answer of what's really going on. It is my understanding that the oil pan is situated lower than the frame and is therefore very much exposed; however, I cannot believe that this is only reason why I keep cracking my pan - especially when I've been driving it ever so carefully! My opinion is that since my shocks are gone, my car keeps bouncing and the bounce is what is directly influencing my jetta to slam the drip pan.

What are your thoughts?

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kwatson

· #10 · May 13, 2013

My son had this same problem with his first jetta and yes the struts were dead. Someone had tried to ghetto lower it and pretty much ruined the front struts. Bad thing was that they had also hit real hard and broke the passenger side rear motor mount which dropped the engine about another 3 inches lower, got lucky that it didnt slam all the timing gears and belt into the wheel housing. He couldnt drive over a pebble with out it bottoming out.

Skimmer0220

· #11 · May 13, 2013

May want to think about motor mount spacers since your breaking so many pans

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KiDGiB

· #12 · May 13, 2013

or get a skid plate that covers it all. It will at least give you more time before you have to replace another oil pan.

I've replace a good chunk of a block when i was younger. It was about 3 inches wide and 8 inches long, well i used quick steel and some ford diesel high temp silicone to hold it together. I still see my old car around town and I'm pretty sure its still the same motor in it.

96JettaGLmk3

· #13 · May 13, 2013

lol i had (still have) a 1 1/2 inch hole in my pan, jb welded it, no leaks, no problems, happened in the dead of winter (january) with temps reaching -5*F and still holds to this day....if you do it right you wont have problems. especially if you're on a budget.

richie1.8TnAZ

· #14 · May 13, 2013

Skimmer0220 said:
May want to think about motor mount spacers since your breaking so many pans

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Or this
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2102397/

It's what I switched to after breaking my pan

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ghostdogg

· #15 · May 15, 2013

thanks all for the tips - that oil pan conversion kit looks amazing! Anyways, what do you guys think? Will changing my shocks solve the problem?

KiDGiB

· #16 · May 15, 2013

Depends on how bad the roads are there. I would suggest getting coil overs, if your gonna end up replacing the struts. The coilovers will stiffen up the ride and you can adjust the height to whatever you want. Raise it for winter and lower it for summer.

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