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Old 07-16-2008, 06:57 AM   #6
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Re: The best way to deal with RUST
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Originally Posted by painthuffer
DEpends on how far it's eaten it's way through the metal.If you caught it before the cancer stage you can grind the area clean and cover in POR 15 to seal it for the future.If it's cancerous(there's holes,or the metal has become weak t othe point you can put a hole in it with little effort)then I would highly suggest replacing the section.
I agree, you need to evaluate how bad it is. Rust can not occur without oxygen. If you catch it soon enough, prep it right, then it can be slowed down with POR-15, or Chassis saver.
1994 ECSB Z71 (Black / Gray int.)
GMPP 383HT crate motor.
GMPP TBI to Vortec intake bored to 51mm.
7.4L TBI and fuel pump.( Ben Riggs chip)
Built 4L65E deep pan, with temp gauge.

1999 Cadillac Escalade
5.7L Vortec, (383 in the future)
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