Oil Pan issues

[DC_Stewart]

Here's a question. I'm changing the turbo oil return on my VW diesel, and decided on a nice new pan. I also decided to get it powdercoated.....BUT....the coater decided to do the inside as well as the outside. When I complained, he stated he always does them like that and never had an issue. What do you think?

 

[DBMaster]

Seems to me like a lot of engine and transmission pans are painted on the inside so I doubt powder coating is going to be an issue.

 

[OneEyeJack]

What kind of problem are you expecting? It's better than ordinary paint and you won't have any rust.

 

[bdcardinal]

I have seen it done on the inside as well with no issues. All of the OEM ones that are black have either a powdercoat or paint on the inside of the pan.

 

[Starman2112]

Not sure how likely this is, but the concern I would have is if the pan gets dented on the outside it could result in cracked coating on the inside. Can't imagine this would be good for the oil pump if some coating broke loose.

 

[Klutch9]

Originally Posted By: Starman2112
Not sure how likely this is, but the concern I would have is if the pan gets dented on the outside it could result in cracked coating on the inside. Can't imagine this would be good for the oil pump if some coating broke loose.


I doubt that would be an issue. Powdercoating really adheres to the surface it's on. Even if it did flake a little, it would be caught by the oil pickup screen, or filter, and drain out at the next OCI. If you're really worried about denting the oil pan in the first place, you have greater things to worry about. Don't worry about it! It looks nice by the way.

 

[DoubleWasp]

A lot of pan makers do powdercoat inside and out. No reports of engines blowing up from it, but still make me a bit nervous.

 

[Gasbuggy]

Saw this issue discussed on another forum. I would not do it, powder coating doesn't adhere for life. That said since it's done I would still use it. Filter should catch whatever breaks free.

 

[Merkava_4]

I'm thinking you might want to scuff up the area where the gasket sits.

Either that or call up Permatex and ask them if their Right Stuff will bond to the shiny powdercoat.

 

[Ducked]

Originally Posted By: DC_Stewart
What do you think?


I thinks its a matter of your priorities.

Very, very slight danger of engine damage versus the very, very clear benefit of having a pretty inside to your sump?

No brainer, surely?

But only you know how pretty you need your sump to be.

 

[The_Eric]

Both the OEs and aftermarket do it. As long as the surface prep was satisfactory, you'll never have an issue.

 

[cjcride]

Nicest oil pan I've seen. Use it and don't worry about it.