Rusty engine bits

Post by **zippy500** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:09 am

I have found couple of engine bits in my garage that have suface rust on them.whats the best to clean the off, so no bits end up in the engine/water wayerways.

Cheers

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:20 am

I have found couple of engine bits in my garage that have suface rust on them.whats the best to clean the off,

Can you be more specific, where are the bits ? on or off the car etc

Post by **zippy500** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 3:23 pm

just asking cos found a cylinder head thats got surface rust. would jet washer be good with a good doseing of WD-40

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:50 pm

Depends where the rust is - if it's the mating face with the block then unless it's very light surface rust you would really need to get it skimmed flat and smooth. Otherwise - probably ok to use it after thorough cleaning - valves obviously need cleaning up in leccy drill - and seats would need grinding in - if the guides are rusty then would need new guides.