Rust concern

G-string · 04-16-2006, 09:49 PM

Hey ive been taking apart my engine to replace the head gasket but now that the cylenders are exposed i worrie about rust, im not sure will it rust quick if exposed to air or is it not steel, im not sure.

The reason is that the head gasket set i ordered was the wrong one so i have to get another.

j3pz · 04-17-2006, 09:40 PM

if the cylinders are exposed they will build a layer of rust. either keep them oiled, or just wipe the rust off. you should be able to wipe it off because the walls should still be oily.

G-string · 04-19-2006, 09:34 AM

Thank, i was reading up and its aluminum (however its spelt) and well aluminum doesnt rust, but steel does.

04-16-2006, 09:49 PM	#1
G-string 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 77	Rust concern Hey ive been taking apart my engine to replace the head gasket but now that the cylenders are exposed i worrie about rust, im not sure will it rust quick if exposed to air or is it not steel, im not sure. The reason is that the head gasket set i ordered was the wrong one so i have to get another.

04-17-2006, 09:40 PM	#2
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	if the cylinders are exposed they will build a layer of rust. either keep them oiled, or just wipe the rust off. you should be able to wipe it off because the walls should still be oily. __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

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04-19-2006, 09:34 AM	#3
G-string 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 77	Thank, i was reading up and its aluminum (however its spelt) and well aluminum doesnt rust, but steel does.