Sump surface Rust on Ducatto (1 Viewer)

[rangi]

Recently did/done an Oil and Filter Change on the "shed" and noticed a bit of surface rust on the sump.
Remembered seeing something about it on the Fiat Forum, so checked,:

Doh:It's a common failing with Fiat Ducatto by all accounts, many a sump is renewed because of this problem:Sad:

SO! whats the best solution? Rub down and a spray with an inhibitor? spray with an aluminum Paint? Just an undercoat?
Not interested with a rubberized spray, don't want it to rust away hidden behind a thick coat of gunk

 

[Phill D]

If it were me i would degrease, rub down and use hammerite, i believe they do an engine / exhaust paint.:thumb:

 

[acting_strange]

I agree with the last post but...

After you've rubbed it down etc, then give it a coat or two of Isopon 182 zinc, it will last longer...

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[Techno]

Fit a plastic deflector in front to protect it from the worst of the elements

 

[Gooney]

Do you remember when you used to curse the crankshaft pulley oil seal leaks, can't win can youoh:

 

[wizzer59]

Just give it a liberal coat of OIL

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[rangi]

Thanks Fellas:thumb:

Think I'll go the Hammerlite way tho:thumb:

 

[tony_g]

Recently did/done an Oil and Filter Change on the "shed" and noticed a bit of surface rust on the sump.
Remembered seeing something about it on the Fiat Forum, so checked,:

Doh:It's a common failing with Fiat Ducatto by all accounts, many a sump is renewed because of this problem:Sad:

SO! whats the best solution? Rub down and a spray with an inhibitor? spray with an aluminum Paint? Just an undercoat?
Not interested with a rubberized spray, don't want it to rust away hidden behind a thick coat of gunk

How old is it?

 

[Gromett]

My sump is weeping. I have a new one that I need to get round to fitting.

I tried a couple of garages and all of them said their parts suppliers don't have any OEM replacements so I had to get a Fiat official part and it was extortionately expensive.

I did a search on ebay and got one at a third of the price...

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