Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 13:52:48 GMT From: 'nuther Bob <<nonenopsam.com>> Subject: Re: Cracked Oil Pan, 2000 9-3
On 27 Jun 2003 11:53:58 -0700, john_hamelinenopsamail.com (John S. Hameline) wrote: >My daughter's 9-3 had a slightly cracked oil pan that's been replaced. She might want to drive a little more carefully. We don't hear of that very often. >It's now a garage trophy at my house. Has anyone had one of these >fixed? Aluminum welding can be done, I think it requires TIG gear and is probably not worth the expense to have done and then try to sell it as used. After all, if it warps even a tiny bit being welded then it's useless. So, after you pay for some pricy welding, you are selling a used, repaired, possibly warped oil pan. I'd find a local aluminum recycler and cash it in. If it weighs a few pounds then it might be worth the ride. (It also might be an alloy; I don't know if they want alloy). Bob