Do Cummins oil pans rust

[ernieh]

There has been a lot of discussion over the years about Cat oil pans rusting. Do Cummins engines used in RV applications have any rust problems?

[Perry White]

Mines cast aluminum.

[WILD-BILL]

Mine is showing signs of starting to rust. I may replace it just to be safe.

My parents coach which is only 1 year newer than mine shows absolutely no signs of rust. It was obviously better cared for than mine prior to our getting them.

[dons2346]

It depends on the motor. Some oil pans are made of some type of plastic.

[Mike j]

My Vectra has a Cummins B5.9 - the pan has rust showing - I'm going to scrape and coat - don't need to replace it (yet). I think it has more to do with the previous owner and when/where it was driven than the Cummins pan itself.

[Triker56]

Driven in winter areas that use salt on the roads may be a big cause of rust on pans.
My 12 year old ISB shows no sign of rust. But it has never been in a winter area when cold.

I have no idea if the electric heaters in the rear view mirrors work or not.
Not ever planning to find out either.

[Mike j]

What is the Banks Powerpack?

[Triker56]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike j What is the Banks Powerpack?

This is what you get with a ISB Banks PowerPack

It works very good for increased power.
But don't plan on getting any payback with better MPG to pay for it.