So i guess i hit some snow or ice hard and my oil pan seems to have a small crack in it?? Any suggestions on best place to get replacement cheap on the net

 

Try getcoolparts.com or ECS tuning

 

or maybe a local auto wrecker has one

 

If you can see it, can you fix it? Take it off, clean it up, weld it? If it's aluminum you might need to take it somewhere where they can TIG it...You could even try some J.B. weld..?

 

i cracked mine.

dealership wanted $800 to fix it.

i bought the part myself on one of those audi part sites, and had it done at my local shop.

cost me $400.

 

I bottomed out and cracked mine one late night out..lol

just go to used car parts .com and get one there have a mechanic install it or you could try it yourself (if you have tools and know how)

cost should be around $300-$400 mark

 

im draining the entire pan and then i will put try some j.b. in the morning.. sort of hard since it was only five degrees out today and tomorrow its supposed to be just as cold.. dont really have the money to buy a new part.. we will see if that works and im gonna go from there

 

JB weld will not cure at that temperature, trust me I have purposely kept JB weld cold to keep it from curing... DO NOT use JB weld in that temperature it will be a waste of time... Getting JB weld too hot will cause it to get runny...

SMo'

 

You could probably fab up a cardboard box and a blow dryer under the car to keep the area fairly warm... But remember, if it gets too warm (not even hot, just too warm) the JB weld will thin out and run...

You will want to get the pan clean using laquor thinner or soap and water (do not use alcohol) and then get the pan to room temperature, apply the JB weld and keep the area at room temperature... Check up on it every now and again and make sure its not running and that the area is not soo cold that it will prevent curing...

SMo'

 

+1 For trying out the JB Weld, at least for temporary.

And if it works and your pan doesnt leak, then hey thats good, but i would still at least attempt to replace it in the future.