Jj_martinez4

I ran over a small rock, or so I thought, and it made a hole in my oil pan. I have a 2005 c230. Can anyone help with suggestions. I looked for the oil pan online but didn't find anyone who carries them, my guess: MB Dealer. How hard would it be if I did it. I worked on other cars before but not mercedes. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanx

capt_paul

The rock went through the plastic belly pan to the oil pan? That's a pretty sharp rock. I believe the only source for a new pan will be the dealer or an online parts place like rmeuropean or a trademotion dealer.

Jj_martinez4

I found it thanx, its sells for $280. not bad. but the question now is if I should do it or have the dealer fix it. I read on another thread that I have to get engine off of the engine mounts, hmmm... I have experience fixing chevys and fords but mercedes... I tried a bmw once but ended up taking it to the dealer in the end.

Carsy

I do not know what material your pan is made from but there is always the option of having it welded up but probably not in situ .Aluminium & steel pans are weld repaired in Australia.

Jj_martinez4

I just clean the bottom of engine. It turns out that it is not a hole rather a crack about 2 inches wide and 1inch long forming a "Y" shape. Do you think JBweld fix it? Or I weld it do have to remove the pan from the car???

C230 Mulac

are you sure the hole is in the oil pan and not just the engine cover underneath? there is a cover that you have to take off to get to the oil pan so like capt paul was saying, it would have to be a hell of a rock to get through that and into the oil pan. if you had a hole in the oil pan, there would be oil leaking out and you shouldnt drive the car unless you want to blow the engine.