Rusting oil pan

[ntonkin]

I have a 2001 F-250 7.3L that has a problem with the oil pan rusting. I've painted it a couple times and it seems to rust again in a relatively short time. Does anyone know of a coating that will stay on the oil pan? Rustolium doesn't get the job done.

[shiz big red]

Is oil seeping through?

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[ntonkin]

Originally Posted by shiz big red

Is oil seeping through?

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No... that's what I'm trying to avoid. I understand you have to jack up the engine in order to change an oil pan.

[shiz big red]

Yup that sucks I'm lucky to not have that problem (crossing my fingers!) but what about a bed liner or something like it like rhino liner I know its a crazy thought but it just might work.

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[ntonkin]

I'm don't know where you could buy only enough to do an oil pan. Maybe I'll just have to keep repainting it - - - that gets to be a pain but I don't know what else to do. I don't want to let it go until I have to replace the pan.

[shiz big red]

There is something called flex seal I got some for my house to fix a leaking sink it works great I bet it would work on the pan its just a rubber spray seal when it is dry its solid rubber. Just a thought.

[fordpwrstroke7]

Powdercoating is cheap enough...

[ntonkin]

Originally Posted by shiz big red

There is something called flex seal I got some for my house to fix a leaking sink it works great I bet it would work on the pan its just a rubber spray seal when it is dry its solid rubber. Just a thought.

I'll see if I can find some "flex seal" - - it's worth a try, Thanks.

[greasyF250]

Anything that is rubberized (flex seal, undercoating etc) will promote rust over time. Moisture will get trapped behind it , then it will rust through to the point that only the undercoating etc will keep the oil from leaking out. Por 15 is the only thing I believe will take care of the problem. But prep is the key to making it last.

[zrain25]

Por 15. I did it to mine two years ago. Prep the hell out of it. I did my whole frame and under carriage with it. It's pricey but it's good stuff. Make sure you don't get it on ur skin because u will need a wire brush to get it off


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