Pinhole Leak in Oil Pan Weld

[Traveller]

Hi All.

My build is essentially done and I'm just working out the final few details. My son and I finally tracked down a small oil leak that has been evading us for some time. I run a Coyote with the Moroso pan purchased directly from Factory Five. Turns out there is a very small pin-hole along the weld seam on the bottom front edge of the pan where the oil weeps out.

Any suggestions on a viable fix? Brake cleaner it off, scuff it up and JB Weld? Drop the pan and take a local welder? It's such a tiny leak so I am hoping there is a quick and easy fix that will hold. I'm waiting on a response from Moroso support, but thought I would here as well.

Thanks,
Jason

[lance corsi]

Remove pan and reweld at suspected leak location, then test the integrity using acetone. It would be my first approach.

[cv2065]

Hopefully Moroso will replace the pan.

[Railroad]

Do not use brake clean or carb cleaner prior to welding.
A muffler shop will be quick and easy. Some pan metals do not like a lot of heat like wire welding. The metal will fracture and eventually fail.
My Dad always like to braze sheet metal. You can use a coat hanger, if brazing rods are not available.
Lotsa options.

[rich grsc]

Take a small punch and peen the hole shut. Simple & free

[Traveller]

Take a small punch and peen the hole shut. Simple & free

Great and simple idea - thanks!

Moroso asked for details and pics so we'll see where that goes, but I'll try this in the mean time.

-Jason

[lance corsi]

I wouldn’t mess with it until moroso responds.

[Traveller]

I wouldn’t mess with it until moroso responds.

Good point.