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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Has anybody had rust inside their shortblock.? I came to take a look at my shortblock and I found rust all over it. Is their anyway I can clean this is up or if i can get this cleaned up by a machine shop.? or is my block done.?



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It should come out with a hone. Try using some brake cleaner and a shop TOWEL first. If you get it cleaned and it has pitting in the cylinder walls, then I'd become a little leery.
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Man hope it comes out with the brake cleaner. Next time rub the cylinders down with clean motor oil.
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oil is not as good as wd40. wd40 displaces water. Oil keeps the moisture in.
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Thanks for the replies. Any ideas how much it would be to hone it.?
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Mine are alot worse and it seems to be coming off with a brillo/SOS pad and WD-40. Don't get too worried yet!
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