Expert: Josh Fields - 8/17/2006

Question
Hi Josh,
I have a crack in a aluminum 325e oil pan. The crack is about 1.25" in length.  Do you know if this can be repaired or should it be replaced.  

Answer
Jeff,
 This is a quite common issue, especially with lowered E30's.  Since you can find a good used one for pretty cheap (Ebay) I would probably replace it.  But if you cant find one, or find they are to expensive, any competent welder should be able to fix this easily.  Find a good machine shop, or welding service, and it should be pretty inexpensive to weld up.  It will have to be TIG welded though...

 Good luck,
 Josh