i just thought of a way to stop the pan from leaking....weld it on...hehe...should be fine unless u need to get the pan off later...but i guess u could cut and grind...then weld another on when your done...have u tried duct tape...hehe...get those 'soon to have's' on the car dangit...

got my 78 merc with a 250 I6 and i love it.