N14 oil pan leak, repair or replace?

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  1. mile marker 27

    mile marker 27 Road Train Member

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    Got an N14 Celect that’s in a ‘92 W9B. The oil pan has a crack about 2” to the side of the drain. It’s been patched in the past, with what looks to be JB weld. I can weld just about anything so, if it’ll clean up enough to allow me to do so then I’d try it. What do y’all recommend?
     
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  3. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    If you feel that you can weld it correctly, than do it, it will save you money. Otherwise replace the oil pan with a new one
     
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  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    If you can get all of the JB Weld off, then go for it. Drill a hole at the ends of the crack, then weld it up. May end up having to get another pan anyway but what the h...
     
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  5. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    It's already broke. Trying to fix yourself, can't break it any more.
    Save the money if you can.
    Good luck
     
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  6. mile marker 27

    mile marker 27 Road Train Member

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    I’ll probably drop it, wash it with soapy water, then use a small butane torch to burn any oil that may be in the crack. As suggested , I’ll drill out each end of the crack(s) then tig weld it. You guys by chance no the torque and torque sequence, for the pan?
     
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