rust while apart

02-28-2001, 01:03 AM

I live up in washington and i just recently took apart my mustang. The fuel pump is off and the cylinder heads are open to the atmosphere. It's under a covered area with the hood down, but i'm concerned the inside of the engine is going to rust. Any tips/things i should do? Should i be worried?

vkaro45 · 02-28-2001, 04:50 AM

About the only thing you can do is wipe it down with oil. If it will be apart for awhile, get some marine fogging oil, it works great for keeping rust off the engine.

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Rick 91GT · 02-28-2001, 08:08 AM

You can also use WD-40 or another agent that will protect it from rusting and disapate the water. If your car is kept in a cold garage make sure you have a de-humidifer or it could actually rust your exhaust from the inside out.

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02-28-2001, 01:03 AM	#1
84stang83zephyr Guest Posts: n/a	rust while apart I live up in washington and i just recently took apart my mustang. The fuel pump is off and the cylinder heads are open to the atmosphere. It's under a covered area with the hood down, but i'm concerned the inside of the engine is going to rust. Any tips/things i should do? Should i be worried?

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02-28-2001, 04:50 AM	#2
vkaro45 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 54	About the only thing you can do is wipe it down with oil. If it will be apart for awhile, get some marine fogging oil, it works great for keeping rust off the engine. ------------------ '89 GT work in progress '66 289 coupe even more work

02-28-2001, 08:08 AM	#3
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	You can also use WD-40 or another agent that will protect it from rusting and disapate the water. If your car is kept in a cold garage make sure you have a de-humidifer or it could actually rust your exhaust from the inside out. ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98