V50 oil pan cracked

Discussion in 'Volvo V50' started by motor man, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. motor man

    motor man Guest

    I have a cracked oil pan , due to going over a drainage dip in a road.
    Only a very slight bump and ..POW!! $1000 repair.. I think that either
    the pan is too weak to sustain slight abrasion or the suspension sucks
    or Volvo need to add protection. Any comments please?
     
    motor man, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. motor man

    Ross G Guest

    This happened to me (960 but basically the same engine), but when
    driving over a rough road with rocks protruding. I repaired it with
    silicone sealant and 5 years later it is still fine. If your crack is
    amenable to repair this way, drain the oil, clean the surface VERY
    carefully (I used sand blasting) and seal it with a thick layer of
    sealant feathering it out to an inch or more back from the crack.

    I can't comment much on protection, but low profile tires (particularly
    if under-inflated) wouldn't help.

    Ross
     
    Ross G, Feb 12, 2008
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  3. I have a cracked oil pan , due to going over a drainage dip in a road.
    No cars build today, besides 4x4 models, will take that kind of treatment.
    Oil pans today are aluminium and doesnt accept a hit from a hard object.
    Lucky you saw it in time, so you didnt drive the engine with no oil.
    Some Volvo models have an option of an under engine cover, perhaps thats
    possible.

    Greetings Niels.
     
    Niels Bengaard, Feb 12, 2008
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