Oil Pan Rust

[blueoneton]

Recently, I saw the TSB on the oil pan rust corrision problems with the Powerstroke oil pans. Of course my 2002 was starting to display signs of rusting. I have also read in order to replace the oil pan you must remove the engine and let oil pan seal cure for 24 hours.

Well, I see Ford recommended the Ford Anti-Corrision material PM13A to fix the problem. I purchased the bottle of PM13A from the dealer $22.00 and followed the TSB directions. I brushed a few coats of the anti-corrision stuff all over the oil pan. It reminded me of liquid tar in a way. I must say I was actually impressed with the results so far it kinda looked like the spray in bed liner material but smoother in texture when it dried a few minutes later. I let my truck set for about 12 hours to ensure no problems. I still have about 2/3 of a bottle in case. Sorry for the long post just wanted to share the information.

blueoneton

 

[DaveBen]

Thanks, Blue, for the heads up on the oil pan rust inhibitor.

Dave

 

[Dieselpwrdredneck]

Thats interesting didnt know that ford made something. Can it actually be used with already exsiting rust or is just a preventative?
i just coat mine with used oil at every oil change.

 

[blueoneton]

The TSB recommended to use a de-gresser to clean the pan then use #36 grit with a grinder, then wipe the pan again before applying the PM13A.

I did the following instead (my choice)

Took a wire wheel attached to my drill going over the rust spots knocking off most of the rust. Wiped pan with a de-gresser, let dry a few minites, then wiped with a clean dry rag. Applied four coats of PM13A (using a small type cheap paint brush) took only a few minutes as it dried quickly but I did brush each coat over the entire oil pan just for good measure. I liked the end result pan looked good.

Honestly, I feel when Ford reports TSB's such as this they should offer to repair the problem. It shows good faith on their part and will keep customers as re-peat customers.


bluemonster

 

[blueoneton]

No problem Dave. Honestly, I found this issue by accident reading TSB's.

 

[blueoneton]

Diesel, Any signs of rust on yours?

 

[F350DRW1]

One of my buddy's actually cleaned it down with a wire wheel, sanded it, and fiberglassed it with a boat repair kit. Looks like crap, but that was about 4 years ago and no leaks.

 

[blueoneton]

Luckily mine never leaked, I just wanted to be proactive. glad your friends repair worked out. The reason I went with the Ford product PM13A is it withstands high temps.

 

[Dieselpwrdredneck]

Diesel, Any signs of rust on yours?

Oh ya i got rust, i'm holding my breath, thats why i cover it in oil everytime i change to try and slow it down some

 

[blueoneton]

The oil method should help, I did that until applying the PM13A. I was surprised how easy and fast it was. I'll crawl under there again in March when I cahnge the oil and oil filter to see how it looks.