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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Rust spots on oilpan...
Should I worry?

Do something?

Anyone else with rust?

Don't want it to start seeping...
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Scrape it off and put some grease on it.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Digital Bullet
Should I worry?

Do something?

Anyone else with rust?

Don't want it to start seeping...
thats why i dont fix leaks, never have that prob.
clean it and coat it with good paint.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Don't want to scrape too much...

Would POR-15 work?
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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thats why i dont fix leaks, never have that prob.
clean it and coat it with good paint.
Huh?

Why don't you fix leaks?
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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i was just messin about the external lubrication. when i get one at work i usually clean as much as possible prime it and paint it, backhoes usually are the worst for rust on the oil pan.
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Mine actually rusted through about 2 years ago, started weeping through at a rust spot.

I ended up changing out the pan.
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