Rusty oil pan?

[lawman349]

i recently bought a 2003 6.0L and the oil pan is quite rusty. I am a little concerned the rust could eat throught the pan.

I *REALLY* dont want to pull the pan off and replace it. we all know what a pain in the azz that would be. I wire brushed it ans sprayed it with rust oleum.

Anyone ever see rust go al the way through?

[HVAC SuperTech]

it happens in the snowy regions of the US. Salt and such corrodes the pan. I have seen one really severe case where it about went through. Rust o leum will help greatly. Also, to replace the pan, Motor has to come out FYI

[lawman349]

Originally Posted by HVAC SuperTech

it happens in the snowy regions of the US. Salt and such corrodes the pan. I have seen one really severe case where it about went through. Rust o leum will help greatly. Also, to replace the pan, Motor has to come out FYI

yeah, that what i thought. i couldnt think oof another way to properly seal the pan

oh well. i think i am good for now. I am gonna fill in the dimples with JB weld, smooth it all over and paint it again.

thanks!

[SCUFFY828]

engine doesnt have to come out of a 6.0 to replace pan, its actually not that bad of a job, as far as replacing it , as long as its not leaking and you have cleaned and painted it , dont worry about it until it does , slim chance of it happening , but i have heard of some of the older 7.3 pans doing it in northern states, and i have seen a couple 6.0's with some surface rust , but like i say , deal with it when that time comes

[HVAC SuperTech]

OOPs, my bad Scott, and lawman, didnt see your was a 6.0.....