Last night our bug managed to get the brand new oil pan punctured. 3 miles later, my wife and daughter wisely pulled over as quick as they safely could. I was able to follow them by the oil trail, and am amazed at how little drains at 30 mph rpms. It was coating the car, and not the ground at that point.
The car was towed home and I pulled the pan, as well as a rod cap. The bearing and other internals were still wet, and it appears minimal damage was done.
to be sure, I have JB Welded the pan (I’ve done this on a few tractors) and will put in a jug of Valvoline Maxlife sitting on the shelf. If all is well, I’ll order a new pan (with a built in shield) and fix it.
Is our bug a ticking time bomb now? It’s the NA 2.0
Thanks.
The car was towed home and I pulled the pan, as well as a rod cap. The bearing and other internals were still wet, and it appears minimal damage was done.
to be sure, I have JB Welded the pan (I’ve done this on a few tractors) and will put in a jug of Valvoline Maxlife sitting on the shelf. If all is well, I’ll order a new pan (with a built in shield) and fix it.
Is our bug a ticking time bomb now? It’s the NA 2.0
Thanks.