Oil Leak

[marlene meineken]

My Oil Pan Story
We noticed a slow oil leak over the winter so decided to check it out before
changing the oil, thought it might be maybe gasket, tighten bolts.
So I (Marlene) crawled under the GMC to check it out, cleaned all the
oil,dirt and etc. off pan and surrounding areas and found that at some time
back 3 holes were put into the pan just over the top of the Rod (relay tie).
How? I don't know.
And those holes were patched with ? Solder? Any way three blobs were there
about the size of the tip of my little finger . Came so close to the rod
that I could barely get my fingers between pan and rod. The leak was in the
center of the blobs so proceeded to use a small circular sanding pad and
sanded all three blobs down to just above surface of pan. Cleaned and sanded
all the surrounding area and used an Epoxy Putty the kind you knead
together,sticks to anything and withstands temperatures of from - 90* to
500*.
Tried it on a piece of steel first and it does stick. Couldn't use JB Weld
as would have had to apply with a stick or tools and did not have enough
room , so was much easier to be able to use fingers to form. Sets up in 5 to
15 min. and steel hard in 1 hour.
Put 6 quarts and new filter Mobil 1 in last night ran Big Jim and
NO LEAKS THIS MORNING.
That's my story,
Marlene Meineken

 

[marlene meineken]

Sure why not.
Marlene
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Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Oil Leak

> Marlene; My wife yells out the door and wonders when I'll be done. Can I
get
> visitation rights on you? Dean Hanson
>

 

[marlene meineken]

Your Sears product is very similar as to what I used, had many possible uses
even underwater. Supposed to be steel reinforced it was combination of grey
and black.
I have coated an aluminum roof before, nailed sub flooring, and sheeting on
roofs,helped build 3 houses and upgrades on 3 other houses.paint, stain &
varnish walls and cabinets and done drywall.Cut and have helped cut and
stack fire wood both for our use and to sell.
I think I could handle the job even if I am getting older. I know not
very lady like but it's what I have always done.
Marlene
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From:
To:
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Oil Leak

> In a message dated 6/15/2000 4:56:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

>
> > That's my story,
>
> That is quite a story Marlene Good for you! My steel roof needs to be
> coated and I would like to clear an acre of trees. Got any free time?
I
> have used a plumbing epoxy, which I have bought at sears hardware. It
comes
> in a round tube(like large twist drill package) it is gray on the
outside,
> white on inside. I use a razor to cut off what I need, kneed the colors
> together. It works good. I have used it on gas tanks, small 1 cylinder
> engine blocks(rod poked hole), and on oil pans like you did.
>
> Scott
>

 

[david l greenberg]

On Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:54:31 -0700 "Marlene Meineken"

> My Oil Pan Story
> We noticed a slow oil leak over the winter so decided to check it out
before changing the oil, thought it might be maybe gasket, tighten bolts.
> So I (Marlene) crawled under the GMC to check it out, . The leak was
in the center of the blobs so proceeded to use a small circular sanding
pad and
> sanded all three blobs down to just above surface of pan. Cleaned and
sanded all the surrounding area and used an Epoxy Putty the kind you
knead together,sticks to anything and withstands temperatures of from -
90* to 500*.
Sets up in 5 to 15 min. and steel hard in 1 hour.
> Put 6 quarts and new filter Mobil 1 in last night ran Big Jim and
> NO LEAKS THIS MORNING.
> That's my story,
> Marlene Meineken
>
>
I am indeed impressed. If I ever found my wife under OUR motorhome, I
would immediately assume I ran her over!

Way to go Gal!

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated To The Preservation Of The GMC Classic!
www.gmcss.com/registry.htm

 

[ronald b. kazi]

My pal used to sell a product called Aquatapoxy. I was impressed that it
worked underwater. He pointed out that most epoxy does, it is an exothemic
chemical reaction and does not need air. (his words, not mine, 'cause I am not
sure know what they mean).

Ron and Julie

> I always carry a tube of the underwater epoxy, which is used just like you
> mentioned. (In a boat it will NOT work when applied on the inside while the
> water is rushing in. It needs the pressure the water provides to hold it in
> place while it seeks every fissure and cures. Works great. I have one boat
> that is pretty much constructed of this stuff.
>
> Larry Nelson
> Springfield, MO
> GMC 1975 Palm Beach
> WB0JOT