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Rusty engine bits
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:09 am
by zippy500
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
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:20 am
by Kevin
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
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 3:23 pm
by zippy500
just asking cos found a cylinder head thats got surface rust. would jet washer be good with a good doseing of WD-40
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:50 pm
by bmcecosse
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.