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Date:         Tue, 28 Sep 1999 17:17:23 -0400
Reply-To:     s_walker@MINDSPRING.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Walker <s_walker@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: RUST HOLE
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>2) Any comments on the efficacy of spraying old motor oil on the underside
>of your van in the winter. A bit lo tech but this used to be common.
>
>Cheers,
>Doug
>'84 Westy ---- (that cam complete with definite side seam rust --- but no
>leaky heads, knock wood)






I know of a couple of "old-timers" who coat the undersides of their cars
with used motor oil as well as moving parts such as hoods and latches.
While one is still driving the '72 Dodge that he bought new, it may be a
case of fastidious maintenance that has kept the car looking great through
27 New England winters.  The one definite thing that I can say is that
greasy oily nuts and bolts are always easier to remove than nasty rusty
corroded ones.


Scott
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