If you are going to use motor oil, use new motor oil. Used motor oil contains acid compounds it picks up as a byproduct of the combustion process, and it is corrosive. Don't ask how I know, it's not a pretty story... Don in Phoenix ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sat 13 March 2004 21:54 Subject: Re: Rusting Transmission Housing
> I have found the best thing you can do, is douse it with old used motor > oil. This was done years ago to prevent rust or corrosion. It still > works well today and is almost free. > > > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler > 92-Jetta GWC > www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm > > On Sat, 13 Mar 2004, pete owsianowski wrote: > > > How concerned and what can be done about a very rusty Transmission Housing > > in my '87 Westy? > > > > No problems as of yet. The rust really seems bad, though, kind a flaking > > off chunks. There is very minor body rust; usual seam and rear panel. This > > is a bus that is not a daily driver but has spent it's whole life in one > > family, (Grandfather, Mother-in-law now us.) in Columbus, Ohio, Saginaw, > > Michigan and now South Bend, Indiana. > > > > I guess my question is: Will the rust affect the Tranny? Can it be > > stopped? > > > > Thanks! Really enjoy reading all the posts each day! > > > > Pete > > '87 Westy > > "Joe's Van" > > |
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