1999 Lexus IS 200 Holes in sump

1999 LEXUS IS 200
132,000 MILES • 2.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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YORKCOLEMAN1
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Hi my sump has loads of pin holes in it can I seal it with hammerite smooth rust paint
Jul 29, 2015 at 1:55 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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It is probably beyond repair, as it will be rusting from the in side out as well, and the sump will become paper thin, I would not want to do this type of repair if it was my car, look into a good second hands sump.
Jul 29, 2015 at 3:31 AM
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