Hejira
New Member
Hello all,
I’ve been steadily compiling a list of things that need to be replaced/repaired on Brienne and have been wondering about rust on exposed components. Obviously it’s much less of a problem for A2s, given the aluminium frame, but there are still many of her steel parts looking worse for wear.
E.g.
I didn’t worry too much about corrosion on my Micra (as long as it was safe). She was already heavily rusted by the time I got her and restoring those parts weren’t worth the hassle/money. My approach to Brienne is different: she’s much more to me than just her current market value, and I want to keep her running as long as possible.
So, having little experience with this issue or it’s prevention, I’ve got some (probably quite elementary) questions:
- Does surface rust on exposed parts always spell future problems, or is it merely a cosmetic issue for some parts? Obviously severe rust (presumably beginning as surface rust) will always cause problems eventually, but when researching this online some people suggest surface rust is nothing to worry about for some parts (e.g. drive shafts).
- Which parts are particularly susceptible to corrosion and which of these are particularly vital (i.e. structurally, mechanically, or because they will cause wear to other parts)?
- What rust repair techniques do people use?
- When is it necessary/worth repairing surface rust? (I appreciate this might differ depending on the part)
- Are both the block and head of the 1.4 TDI aluminium?
- DIY rust-proofing ideas?
- Any other useful information/resources?
I appreciate these are very general questions, but I’m really after any/all relevant information. Whenever I see rusty exposed components I get concerned, but I’ve come across many mechanics who don’t seem that bothered. I don’t know if that’s my ignorance, or whether they’re viewing the car as ultimately disposable, whereas I see it as a restoration project.
Thanks
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I’ve been steadily compiling a list of things that need to be replaced/repaired on Brienne and have been wondering about rust on exposed components. Obviously it’s much less of a problem for A2s, given the aluminium frame, but there are still many of her steel parts looking worse for wear.
E.g.
I didn’t worry too much about corrosion on my Micra (as long as it was safe). She was already heavily rusted by the time I got her and restoring those parts weren’t worth the hassle/money. My approach to Brienne is different: she’s much more to me than just her current market value, and I want to keep her running as long as possible.
So, having little experience with this issue or it’s prevention, I’ve got some (probably quite elementary) questions:
- Does surface rust on exposed parts always spell future problems, or is it merely a cosmetic issue for some parts? Obviously severe rust (presumably beginning as surface rust) will always cause problems eventually, but when researching this online some people suggest surface rust is nothing to worry about for some parts (e.g. drive shafts).
- Which parts are particularly susceptible to corrosion and which of these are particularly vital (i.e. structurally, mechanically, or because they will cause wear to other parts)?
- What rust repair techniques do people use?
- When is it necessary/worth repairing surface rust? (I appreciate this might differ depending on the part)
- Are both the block and head of the 1.4 TDI aluminium?
- DIY rust-proofing ideas?
- Any other useful information/resources?
I appreciate these are very general questions, but I’m really after any/all relevant information. Whenever I see rusty exposed components I get concerned, but I’ve come across many mechanics who don’t seem that bothered. I don’t know if that’s my ignorance, or whether they’re viewing the car as ultimately disposable, whereas I see it as a restoration project.
Thanks
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