Date:         Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:55:00 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Long coolant pipe guard? (for typical rust areas)
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Hi all.

Re: long steel coolant pipes.

From what I've read, it seems that *sometimes* these pipes rust at the
rear portions, from the outside in.

Is this due to water/salt/crap being kicked up by the rear tires? Or ?

Has anyone made a guard to keep the typical rust areas from getting
overly exposed to whatever makes them lose their paint and rust? Or is
this even possible/practical?

It's likely the paint on mine will last longer than factory. I've
applied 3 coats of POR-15. They should hold up for a while!  But.....

Considering all the work I've put in, I thought some kind of shield or
guard could be made to limit the exposure these rust prone areas see.

Just a thought.

Thanks for any insights!

Neil.



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