Diesel Np 2004 oil pan sump - 2nd, new or after market

[felsmand]

My 2004 np diesel's sump has rust and pouring out oil.
Mechanic can't find a second. Also can't weld it due to the type of damage. Tried to order a new one through mitsui and it is going to take over 2 months from Japan.
Anyone have any ideas...could we seal it with auto putty temporarily?
Are there any after market sumps that fit?

Thanks.
Dfer.

[El_Freddo]

Surely you could remove the sump and weld a plate over the damage, at least as a temporary repair?

As for leads you’ll have to find someone with a dead engine that’s willing to sell parts individually.

How does a sumo rust so bad in Australia?? I’ve heard of this happening in the US where they salt roads - but usually by this time the rest of the body is cactus too.

Cheers

Bennie

[aussieintas]

Try Partsouq.com or Amayama.com bud. Many including many buy parts through them and delivery from Partsouq normally 7 days to Tasmania. You search on Partsouq using your VIN number.

[felsmand]

Yes previous owner use to drive it through river crossings frequently plus a fair bit of fraser island beach work. I suspect the rust proofer missed the sump as the rest is ok. Exhaust also gone but it had a good innings.
Yes the weld was the initial fix but for some reason they aren't keen to weld.
Thanks anyways...might have to wait it out for a genuine from Japan.

[felsmand]

Thanks for this will check them out.

[erad]

You could give Mal at Mitsfix a call in Melbourne. 03 9761 6270 was the number last time I called the. They are mainly Magna wreckers, but they also do Pajeros. You may be lucky and get a sump from a wreck. Wouldn't cost much to freight it to Brisbane.

[Roofchop]

https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-110g-knead-it-steel-epoxy-putty_p1235240

This or any epoxy steel.



Prep is the key as always, thoroughly de-grease first, even warm the metal prior to applying the epoxy.



It is amazing stuff.


Cheers
Dave

[felsmand]

https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-...putty_p1235240




This or any epoxy steel.



Prep is the key as always, thoroughly de-grease first, even warm the metal prior to applying the epoxy.



It is amazing stuff.


Cheers
Dave

Thanks for the comments.

We went with a steel putty until the new sump arrives.
We'll see how long she holds.
D