Oil pan cracks... fixable?

[chambies]

During my diamond block build up I noticed these small crack in the oil pan pocket where the from seal goes. Are these cracks a big deal? Is this common? Any thought on a good fix or repair???
Thanks in advanced.

 

[Fred A]

Are you sure they are cracks? Looks like the seam between the inside of the seal channel and the outer pan stamping. Give it a closer look. Doesn't look like a problem. I recently used a one piece seal there and regret bothering with it as the pan removal is made more difficult. Not good! Fred A

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Quite honestly, they will be fine if left alone. The seal is on the forward side of the cracks which should stop the oil from exiting the pan.