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  1. 07-03-2014, 04:52 PM #1
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    Good way to remove rust on the valve springs?

    ...without taking them off the heads? I was "gifted" my Dad's 95 GT that my brother has started a bunch of work on. Unfortunately, it sat in the driveway for a number of years with the new heads on, but no valve covers. So the springs (studs, etc.) have some rust on them. I'd really like to clean them up without removing them, but I'm not sure what I could even use. Ideas?


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    I'd say WD40 and an aluminum brush...
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    I would not be comfortable using de-rusted springs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flyin Monkey View Post
    I would not be comfortable using de-rusted springs.
    X2 That is a good point.
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