Engine Cleaning

1. DevilHand L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Cambridge Posts: 67 Saxo Vts (T25 VTS)

   #1 13th March 2013, 14:56

   Hi just wondered if anyone can recommend the best way of removing rust?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Cheers
2. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #2 13th March 2013, 15:05

   fuck me big enough pictures?!
   
   Anyway - engine out, strip engine, remove all rust with wire brushes etc, prime, paint.
   
   No simple way to do it really - could try with the engine in I guess, but you'll never get the same end result.

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3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 13th March 2013, 15:11

   These massive photos seem to be in fashion today!
   
   Best way would be as Ross said, then you can do the whole engine bay as i suspect that will have a few rusty patches from them photos.

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4. DevilHand L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Cambridge Posts: 67 Saxo Vts (T25 VTS)

   #4 13th March 2013, 18:58

   Sorry, forgot to resize them!
   
   If i'm gonna do it, may as well do it properly.
   
   Thanks for the advice!
5. Saxjoe Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Northamptonshire Posts: 280 Renault Kangoo and currently saxoless :(

   #5 13th March 2013, 19:10

   Thinking of doing mine soon, 11 years and 100150 miles are showing