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What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I know, but I'm learning. It's so exciting!
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941854

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 17, 2014 - 7:19 PM)
if lighting strikes, it wont strike the hub, it will strike the metal of the car, or ground, in which case your tires are rubber.
when i fitted my hubs, you...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941852

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 15, 2014 - 12:46 PM)
eastwood.
cheaper in home depot
so many products
in my picture you see the chassis black extreme, chip resistant and brake fluid resistant. powdercoating ...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941850

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (Box @ Jun 15, 2014 - 7:11 PM)
According to the instructions you rinse or wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any residue and then paint within 48 hours. Could wipe with denatured alcohol, then...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941848

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (Box @ Jun 15, 2014 - 4:00 PM)
Well. as long as you didn't take $50+ worth of Naval Jelly it's only a minor offence. I've heard good things about it Naval Jelly before, so hopefully it does the...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941846

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 15, 2014 - 12:46 PM)
eastwood.
cheaper in home depot
so many products
in my picture you see the chassis black extreme, chip resistant and brake fluid resistant. powdercoating ...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941844

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (Box @ Jun 15, 2014 - 3:50 AM)
The last option is just to move further south.
The changes in climate during my lifetime have already made North Carolina feel like Alabama, or upper Florida befor...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941840

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (Nial @ Jun 15, 2014 - 3:36 AM)
Best thing to do, buy some "bilt hamber Deox c" this is a very effective rust remover, it will remove all remaining traces of rust, here's the hub carrier I soake...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941839

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 14, 2014 - 11:58 PM)
Dip in phosphorus?.. Powdercoating is best. Go to eastwood. I use chassis paint in my rears
In what product would I find the phosphorus? I thought that ...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941835

What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I picked off a steering knuckle from a junkyard Celica, removed the ball joint and wheel bearing, and cleaned it with a wire wheel to the point where it seems rust and yuck free. Now it is almost all ...
Topic ID: 93028 • Post ID: 9941832

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (msk59 @ Jul 24, 2014 - 12:02 PM)
Thanks to all for their input. I think the strong consensus from reading this thread is the best way to go, which may be a bit expensive is to go with the rebui...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941768

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Jul 2, 2014 - 2:55 PM)
To me that is the most important reason to not buy something like that from someplace far enough away to have to ship it.
I talk about going to "school" and...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941765

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Jul 2, 2014 - 12:06 PM)
There you go, the most important thing is to find peoples you can trust.
And I totally agree i'd rather take it to somebody else so I can be sure it's take...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941763

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (msk59 @ Jul 2, 2014 - 11:51 AM)
thanks Langing. I just spoke to a mechanic who is a retired Toyota Mechanic. i am taking the car to him next Tuesday and he will check it for me i.e., compressio...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941762

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jul 2, 2014 - 1:14 AM)
QUOTE (Langing @ Jul 1, 2014 - 8:49 PM)
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jul 1, 2014 - 4:57 PM)
Three angle valve job; lap the valves in; check the tolerances on the ca...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941761

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (msk59 @ Jul 2, 2014 - 9:36 AM)
Langing: i spoke to a guy named David from Cylinders Head International. He explained what is done to the head is exactly what he described on their website. he a...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941758

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jul 1, 2014 - 4:57 PM)
Three angle valve job; lap the valves in; check the tolerances on the camshafts journals, camshaft lobes, reshim the valves, replace the valve seals, check ...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941754

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Jul 1, 2014 - 2:20 PM)
To me the rebuilt head is just as good as a head that you take to a shop yourself, or for that matter if you buy a used head and take it to the machine shop...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941751

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jul 1, 2014 - 3:46 PM)
Whats the shipping on a cylinder head? Do you have to pay the shipping if it is returned?
The rebuilders I looked at charged a fixed fee (a few hundred doll...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941750

Remanufactured Head (ebay) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (msk59 @ Jul 1, 2014 - 1:51 PM)
OK here is my situation, which may or may not differ from Langing's situation:
1.This is my second car so I have another vehicle to drive if I have to.
2. I have ...
Topic ID: 93012 • Post ID: 9941749
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