Another Oil Leak

[Wildman]

I've notice a large oil spot under the '89 the past couple of weeks, I was thinking, rear main, on my list of things to do along with the clutch. So today I climbed under and got a good look at things, and found that the oil pan it's self, right on the front of the sump in leaking, oil dripping heavy. :headpop:

 

The whole pan is crusty, rusty and what not, So I'm thinking POR 15, JB Weld, or go the right way, and get a new pan? On line, about $56 for a new pan.

 

And I know, one piece rubber gasket, new main seal while were at it.

 

Any body have a better/easy fix for this problem???

[Mitch]

Sounds like you have covered your bases, and it seems like an inexpensive fix which ever route you choose. So.... I would pick the most permanent fix.

 

8)

[JeepcoMJ]

plan on just the gasket and rear main. when you remove the pan, examine it and decide if you can reuse it or not. Just in case, order the new pan if the place accepts returns, that way you are prepared for the worst.

 

But I always save money that doesn't need to be spent, and if the oil pan is square, solid, and just a little crusty, I would simply clean it all up and repaint the outside of the pan and reuse it...that 56 bucks could go towards some nice fogs or a cool junkyard find...