What kind of permanent fixes can i do for my oil leak.

1990 JEEP WANGLER YJ
160,000 MILES
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OWENS2552
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I replaced my oil pan gasket on my 1990 jeep wrangler, and upon tightening one of the four 1/2 inch bolts, one broke. I now have a gaping gap about 3/4 inch in the middle by 2 in across tapering down on either side. it is fine idling, but now I cannot drive it because it gushes oil upon pressing the throttle. I cannot afford any more major repairs and I need a permanent fix.
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Mar 31, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You have to remove the pan, remove the broken bolt to replace it and replace anything else that was damaged, including the gasket.
Mar 31, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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