Oil pan corrosion

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During a visit to the shop and confirmed by my son, my oil pan is corroded and in need of replacement. According to a google search this is not uncommon in the Ram. Hmmmm.
So I begin my search for a quality replacement and am finding plenty of cheap aftermarket stuff and a couple high end pans for performance trucks but nothing middle of the road type. So my question to all; where can I find one, what make? Etc
I have never had a need to replace a pan on an every day vehicle only my older muscle cars.
 

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When my Wife's car did that I just bought a Dorman replacement. Many options where to buy from do a Google search.
 

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OE Mopar and Dorman seem to be the most commonly discussed unless you're racing.

Several after market transition pans have leaking issues, but I've not seen anything wide spread on oil pans.
 

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Ram oil pans are ******* garbage. They're made out of literally tissue paper. I've literally tore drain plugs out of them they're so thin. Worst pan on any car in existence.


Still like my truck tho... for some reason XD
 
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Dorman seems to be the most prevalent but their prices are so low it gives me the impression of being cheaply made. I don’t think I want to go back to a Mopar pan knowing the issues with them and not willing or needing to go to a performance pan. I checked with Nick and he doesn’t offer pans. Still searching. Damn
 

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Indeed, I avoid using some aftermarket parts due to their questionable materials and manufacturing and replace with OE Mopar. They always fit like new. The
 

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Whether it's a new OE or aftermarket oil pan, scuff it lightly with a scotchbrite pad and give it 2-3 thin coats of gloss black Rustoleum then forget about it. I think The main thing with the 5.7 pans (or the whole painted motor for that matter) is the wafer thin coat of paint ma Mopar sputters on them. Owning a 2500 4x4 5.7 and replacing my pan due to corrosion @100k, you don't have to lift the motor to replace the pan. However, with the 1500's, i believe you do have to remove some motor mount bolts and detach some additional components under there to drop the pan.
 

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Huh. I had not heard that. I just went with a Dorman because it has an oil drain plug. Not a big supporter of enhanced heat rejecting oil pans on vehicles that have auxiliary oil coolers already, unless you're racing or some such.
 

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Never heard of any oil pan issues till reading this post. I do notice that all responses to this point & Op are from the northern areas and road salt comes to mind.

Just my observation :waytogo:
 
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Never heard of any oil pan issues till reading this post. I do notice that all responses to this point & Op are from the northern areas and road salt comes to mind.

Just my observation :waytogo:
Most likely the cause and one that requires better planning and quality oversight by the manufacturer. Now the consumer is forced to make repairs.
Still, I need to find an acceptable replacement.
 

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Most likely the cause and one that requires better planning and quality oversight by the manufacturer. Now the consumer is forced to make repairs.
Still, I need to find an acceptable replacement.
Or the consumer could do a better job of washing the bottom of the truck and oil pan in the winter. I'm in Canada and the only oil pans i see rusted out,are on trucks that are very poorly maintained in the winter.Learn to wash under the truck better and you won't have these issues.Blaming the manufacture'r for your lack of cleaning is bogus.
 

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Most likely the cause and one that requires better planning and quality oversight by the manufacturer. Now the consumer is forced to make repairs.
Still, I need to find an acceptable replacement.
Absolutely :waytogo:
 
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Or the consumer could do a better job of washing the bottom of the truck and oil pan in the winter. I'm in Canada and the only oil pans i see rusted out,are on trucks that are very poorly maintained in the winter.Learn to wash under the truck better and you won't have these issues.Blaming the manufacture'r for your lack of cleaning is bogus.
Interesting how the dozens of vehicles I’ve owned over time never had this issue. Hmmmm
 

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Interesting how the dozens of vehicles I’ve owned over time never had this issue. Hmmmm
Rusted out oilpans are still the owners fault,doesn't matter if you've never had it happen before. Learn to wash under the truck better is my advice,and you won't have this issue again.By the time you get done changing the pan on a 4X4 you'll probably see the light,and realize you should wash the bottom of the truck more often.Good luck with your oilpan swap,it's not fun on a 4X4,lol
 

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I would drive up on some ramps, after making a trip to Harbor Freight or similar store
find some scrap lumber & cut a piece if wood the size that comfortably fits your hand. Wrap some sand paper or emery paper around the wood.
Get rid of most of the rust, & spray it with oil or something more appropriate.
 

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During a visit to the shop and confirmed by my son, my oil pan is corroded and in need of replacement. According to a google search this is not uncommon in the Ram. Hmmmm.
So I begin my search for a quality replacement and am finding plenty of cheap aftermarket stuff and a couple high end pans for performance trucks but nothing middle of the road type. So my question to all; where can I find one, what make? Etc
I have never had a need to replace a pan on an every day vehicle only my older muscle cars.
Simple Google search could find you dozens, from 40 bucks plus shipping to 500 if ya want to pay more
 
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