General Panda 4x4 0.9 twinair

[Tottione1]

Hi guy's I've just carried out my annual oil & filter change on my panda, however taking the engine tray off from underneath was very difficult because the bolts were sealed on in rust, after eventually taking the tray off, it was in that much of a state, caked in rust, i hadn't seen anything like it since the 1980's I'm not bothering putting it back on. I want to buy a replacement, i live in the UK and the price is shocking, not far off £300 is there anything out there that will fit it, i don't mind a plastic tray because I don't go through any rough terrain, just the usual gritted roads every winter. I would leave it off as it is but in the long run, it will cost me more.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

There’s been a few previous threads about this…
Take a look here: https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/another-rusty-panda-4x4-sump-guard.502369/

And here:

Used TwinAir 4x4 buying tips | FIAT Panda (2012+)

Hi all, We're looking at used (40-60k miles) TwinAir Panda 4x4s at the moment; just wondering if there are any common faults to watch out for? Only thing I've heard mentioned so far is gearbox/diff oil leaks..? Also, went to look at my first one today and noticed the engine seemed to make a...

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The ‘concern’ is that if it’s got that bad and not been removed recently by a previous owner, that might suggest the oil hasn’t been changed ‘properly’ either (ie via the sump drain plug)… and correct oil changes and the use of a very specific oil seem to be critical with the TwinAir engine.

 

[the green vanper]

not far off £300

WOW I can have one for just below 150 GBP, however it needs sandblasting and at least galvanization. I'm afraid due to weight and size the shipping cost would kill the offer

 

[The Panda Nut]

WOW I can have one for just below 150 GBP, however it needs sandblasting and at least galvanization. I'm afraid due to weight and size the shipping cost would kill the offer

Now that is something I have not thought of. Im going tomhave mine sandblasted and galvanized before it rots beyond repair. THe bolts are now lathered in anti seize compouns but getting the sump guard treated never even occurred to me