posted 24 March, 2001 03:49 AM
Most of the pics that have been posted on the message boards showing rear end housings are all in the same condition, RUSTED. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate this un-sightly problem. My 2000SS has been rusty since the day it was delivered. Since it never gets driven in the rain, stays in dry garage covered, I do not understand. SLP# MOO4340 2000SS M-6 W/Hurst & White Knob Dark Blue Met. Tan Leather Interior Billet Grille w/69' SS Emblems GMMG Chambered Exhaust/Polished Power Ant. by Speedometer Service RACE GLAZED EXTERIOR Air Lid w/Amsoil Hi-Po Filter All Amsoil Synthetics Key Fobs/Plaque Chrome Ten Spokes/On the Way
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posted 24 March, 2001 06:16 AM
First, the reason they're rusted is the supplier if the housings builds a supply of them and then srores them outside waiting for shipment to GM. They do little in the way of rust protection fron the start so they rust immediayely.
There is a paint made spcifically for csat iron parts that has excellent rust protection qualities, it's used for engine blocks, exhaust manifolds, etc. I don't remember the name, but ask your autoparts store or maybe someone on this board knows.
To clean it up, you'll need some wire bushes and sand paper. If memory serves, once you get most of the heavy stuff off, you can apply the paint as your primer coat. Then you can paint the housing black and with a couple of coats it will stay that way for a long time.
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posted 26 March, 2001 10:02 PM
Easiest way to eliminate the problem (I had the same thing on my 2000 SS--rusty from the day I saw it at the dealer's) is to replace the stamped diff cover with a cast aluminum cover / girdle. Tom Byrne sells the T/A performance cover for around $155, as do several other sites. You get a cover that helps strengthen the rear axle, increases rear-end component life, has filler and drain plugs, looks great and will never rust. See picture here:
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posted 27 March, 2001 06:29 AM
Appreciate the tip, but my whole axle and differencial cover is rusted. I have used some derust spray, washed it off, and then sprayed a coat of clear on top of it. Really does not look any better. Hate to paint over all the nuts, bolts and decals that are factory. The only way I see it is, the whole this taken out, taken apart, painted and reassembled. Man what a chore! SLP# 4340 KICKBACK Posts: 251 | From: Dallas, Georgia usa | Registered: May 2000
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