aluminum block rust?
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aluminum block rust? will the block for an ls1 rust on you? getting ready to build a motor and i have the block, but the rest of the parts will take a couple of months to a year to get the dough together. if i just bag it and leave it in the garage, do i need to worry about rust? are there special bags or rust inhibitors (but what about the intricate oil/coolant channelings?)??
Originally Posted by Adnectere
will the block for an ls1 rust on you? getting ready to build a motor and i have the block, but the rest of the parts will take a couple of months to a year to get the dough together. if i just bag it and leave it in the garage, do i need to worry about rust? are there special bags or rust inhibitors (but what about the intricate oil/coolant channelings?)??
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It's going into a 427 but by the time I get the money for everything I didn't want it to be shot lol. Glad to hear about things - I don't think the sleeves matter b/c they're getting bored out. 300 bhp/ton - how best to protect against oxidation - and doesn't that happen on aluminum against non-aluminum parts? ie a steel nail through an aluminum post will make the post look rusted...so does this happen to the block?
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Electrolysis is the reaction between steel and aluminium.
No aluminium can degrade in a similar manor to steel but its just not rust. The outer block will be fine, as it has no more protection when installed in a car. Are the heads on the block?
Personally I'd just spray an oil like WD40 over any exposed surfaces, plug any of the holes with a rag. And cover the enitre block in a large sheet or rag. If the heads are off I'd probably put a rag over the topes of the bores and face which is also covered in oil. This will most likely prevent any long term damage. And just store it in a dry place.
If the sump is still on I'd probably leave what oil there is in it. The block will probably be quite robust, but a little thought should ensure it doesn't cost a fortune to get it back to this state in 12 months time.
No aluminium can degrade in a similar manor to steel but its just not rust. The outer block will be fine, as it has no more protection when installed in a car. Are the heads on the block?
Personally I'd just spray an oil like WD40 over any exposed surfaces, plug any of the holes with a rag. And cover the enitre block in a large sheet or rag. If the heads are off I'd probably put a rag over the topes of the bores and face which is also covered in oil. This will most likely prevent any long term damage. And just store it in a dry place.
If the sump is still on I'd probably leave what oil there is in it. The block will probably be quite robust, but a little thought should ensure it doesn't cost a fortune to get it back to this state in 12 months time.
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Not too sure if its a miss-use of word or not.
Electrolysis is certainly used to descripbe the affect of aluminium, steel and water. The aluminium turns to a white powder. This is common on Land Rovers as they use aluminium body work.
Whether this is an incorrect decription I honestly don't know.
Electrolysis is certainly used to descripbe the affect of aluminium, steel and water. The aluminium turns to a white powder. This is common on Land Rovers as they use aluminium body work.
Whether this is an incorrect decription I honestly don't know.
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