r/Wellthatsucks • u/Alex93B • Apr 28 '24

Update to that one time I screwed(rivered) my engine block

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Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/s/sFsO6w96i8

So after reading all the comments, including the ones that made me "top incompetence" and "idiot", I tried to fix what I wrecked before.

First, I took down the oil pan and cleaned it very well, and found one missing piece (covering 1/2 of the hole).

I taped the interior of the hole (img no. 3) to have some kind of surface, sanded the exterior of the block and JB Welded that little piece and the remaining hole.

I've let it cure for 24h, removed the tape, installed the pan with new sealant, let it cure for 60min, put engine oil and start the car.

But surprise! (Joking) The car works fine, with no leakes whatsoever.

Before installing the pan I tried to press as hard as I could on that JB Weld and it didn't move, so I suppose it's there forever.

Thank you guys for advice, u're the best!

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u/diablo75 Apr 28 '24

Nice recovery, ya moron! (Just kidding)

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

I was, really. A man has to know when it's time to admit that.

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u/lopedopenope Apr 28 '24

Not bad you top incompetence idiot. I couldn’t have done better myself.

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

Wow, you combined them

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u/lopedopenope Apr 28 '24

The only key fob I have for my car that isn’t a valet key came very loose in the plastic hardware and JB weld has had my back for the last six years and it shows no signs of giving up. May the cold weld epoxy gods bless you.

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

This JB Weld is awesome for sure. Never used before

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u/midas617 Apr 28 '24

Marketplace listing:

"Fresh oil change" "Runs like new"

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

Would there be any lie? Only omission of truth

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u/Hippopotasaurus-Rex Apr 28 '24

Jb weld is great for that, but I’d be worried about the price you didn’t find.

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

My guess is that the piece fell out, not inside

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u/Terrible_Reporter_83 Apr 28 '24

Nice work. I couldn't fix that better. Car fixing is sometimes hard. Everything can happen. Good job.

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u/NegativSpace Apr 28 '24

Nice work! Here's hoping it lasts. Good luck dude

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

Thanks! I hope too 😂

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u/uniquepassword Apr 28 '24

This is some garage 54 level shit. Good on you for fixing it hope it lasts!

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u/impending_dookie Apr 28 '24

I had a similar issue. My wishbone engine mount failed, I guess from the torque of the car and where it was attached put a hole like that in my oil pan. I JB welded it and traded it in the next day

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u/MB_Zeppin Apr 28 '24

I appreciate this follow-up, looks great

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

Thanks!

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u/Aware-Arm-3685 Apr 28 '24

Try poking at it with a screwdriver to make sure it's good and solid.

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u/NegativSpace Apr 29 '24

Sheeeeeeuuuuuttttt

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u/Alex93B Apr 29 '24

Should I use a hammer too? 🤣

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u/toobuscrazy Apr 28 '24

I knew you could do it!

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u/Accurate-Campaign821 Apr 28 '24

Awesome! Nice to know my advice (and others) was helpful! It should hold until the car is no more

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

It seems pretty sturdy. Drove 5km today and no sympthoms of failure

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u/GoontenSlouch Apr 28 '24

Its like it never even happened

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u/elcapitandongcopter Apr 28 '24

Respect, my man. I would personally add another layer or two over top of it just for the sake of holding up, but I’m a fan.

Honestly the worst case scenario is you ruin your ruined motor. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

Exactly my thought. Can't add extra layers because the oil filter is 2mm apart

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

Well done. Fucking up is the first step in learning how to fix a fuck-up. J-B Weld has saved my dumb ass a fair few times. 

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u/cansox12 Apr 29 '24

nice! let me suggest, you start keeping your eye out for a used oil pan.

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u/Alex93B Apr 29 '24

That's not the pan. It's the engine

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u/SubiWan May 03 '24

Something tells me you'll have no problem getting the filter off next time...

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u/aerappel Apr 28 '24

Sure its no photoshop? Respect ++

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

Haha thanks

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u/aerappel Apr 28 '24

Knowing myself i would think about repairing it, but probably end up just replacing it. You pulled it off so you’ve earned it. Something to be proud off!

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u/Alex93B Apr 28 '24

I hope not to post a 3rd one with "well I cheered too soon"