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numark1
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PostPosted: 19:27 - 26 Jan 2006    Post subject: Rust Reply with quote
Any tips on getting it off, preferably pistons. My dad reckons leave it in only for a bit and rub it off. Confused
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andrew
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 27 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
It depends how deep it is. For light surface rust i use either wd40 and a VERY VERY light scouring pad or wonder wheels and the brush that comes with it.

How deep is the rust out of interest?
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ZRX61
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PostPosted: 17:47 - 27 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Andrew wrote:
How deep is the rust out of interest?

It won't be very deep at all, pistons ain't made from Iron so they don't actually rust... Rolling Eyes
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andrew
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PostPosted: 17:58 - 27 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZRX61 wrote:
Andrew wrote:
How deep is the rust out of interest?

It won't be very deep at all, pistons ain't made from Iron so they don't actually rust... Rolling Eyes


Oo-er! Very sorry! Iron isn't the only metal to rust you know!

Like i said before, if it is only light surface rust, wd40 with a light scouring pad is your best bet. Thumbs Up
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BFG
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 30 Jan 2006    Post subject: Re: Rust Reply with quote
markcatate wrote:
Any tips on getting it off, preferably pistons. My dad reckons leave it in only for a bit and rub it off. Confused


What's the whole story? Engines do not corrode internally without very good reason. What led up to the rusting?


First note though - Grit down the side of the piston (even a tiny amount) will be very bad for your engine.
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numark1
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PostPosted: 20:04 - 30 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like it had just been left standing forever. Laughing

I have another engine now so am gonna break down this one and use it for spares if i ever need any. Smile
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