JB weld question...

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by KenWittlief

I fixed a leak in the oil pan (small hole on the side) on my Fiero, and it lasted 3 years at least (I sold the car)

Funny, I used JB Weld for the same purpose, reinforcing the hole with a screw. Held up great.

JB Weld is a fairly good adhesive and an excellent filler. It has a lot of compressive strength, moderate shear, and poor tensile strength. It adheres well under poor conditions (heat, oil, chemicals) but isn't as good underwater. I knew a fellow who repaired a crackled engine block with it, that's where I first heard of it (over 20 years ago!!)

There are far stronger adhesives, like the clear stuff in a doiuble-tube syringe from Radio Shack (and others), but these are poor fillers. I recommend buying a small package and playing with it, you;'ll learn what it can and cannot do.

Hope that helps.

Don