MikeC5 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I took the oil pan off today... talk about primordial ooze! The baffle can't be removed (not easily) which makes cleaning out the goop a challenge. Anyone tackle this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Let kerosine soak in it overnight, I have cleaned them out this way only to discover the only thing keeping the oil in was the sludge on the bottom so be ready for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Kerosine... good idea Jason. I've heard that about the oil pans springing leaks but this one sounds solid when tapping with a plastic mallet. We shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Some may frown on this but I used a 2 part epoxy to seal one I had several years ago, never leaked again and still does not leak so I guess it cant be all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billstewart Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 ike , I took mine to the machine shop thats does my engine work .they clean it like new for twenty bucks, take the oil foat out first, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hmmm. Another good idea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 The kerosine did a decent job with just a little bit of scrubbing with a long handled boiler brush. No leaks after sitting two days (knock on wood)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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