Rusty shaft!

chino · 10th September 2008, 03:58 PM

hey guys have oppurtunity to purchase a set of pretty-good-condition-looking teins for my s15, only problem is that there is a small patch of surface rust on the shaft about 30mm from the bottom, size about 10mm diameter..is this a no go or should it be all good?any help apreciated!

dazznz · 10th September 2008, 04:02 PM

If it looks slightly dodgy and you are worried about it, borrow the shock and take it for a quick trip to autolign and get the pro's to give you an opinion.

Horny_Devil · 10th September 2008, 04:31 PM

its probably surface rust just use a scotch brite and some oil and lightly scrub it off

chino · 10th September 2008, 04:57 PM

sweet, will have a look at them this weekend and see how deep exactly the rust is

CIVTEC · 10th September 2008, 09:52 PM

Should buff right out.

Cheeky Kiwi · 11th September 2008, 10:15 AM

LOL, I was waiting for someone to post a dirty comment. This takes the cake!

Lycanthrope · 11th September 2008, 12:05 PM

If it's anything more than light surface rust, I'd say forget it. (Assuming you mean the polished metal upper shaft, not the shock body itself). Any roughness on the shaft will wear at the seals, and your shock will leak.

Surface rust on the shock body itself isn't much to worry about, but may indicate the age of the shocks, keep that in mind when negotiating price. Just scuff down and repaint if it's a problem.

Trivium · 11th September 2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheeky Kiwi

LOL, I was waiting for someone to post a dirty comment. This takes the cake!

Rusty shaft, I'd be seeing your doctor...condom musn't be sealed properly

I had a bit of surface rust on my teins in my WRX, gave them a good clean with some Jiff and they were sweet. If your talking about the inside bit then I'd be really worried

chino · 14th September 2008, 10:45 PM

yeh its the inside bit unfortunately, anyone have ideas on price for replacement inner shaft,still waiting for the guy to take it out of his car so i can have a decent look..haha i knew someone would think something nasty of this thread:p

10th September 2008, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
chino Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 99 Location: Auckland	Rusty shaft! hey guys have oppurtunity to purchase a set of pretty-good-condition-looking teins for my s15, only problem is that there is a small patch of surface rust on the shaft about 30mm from the bottom, size about 10mm diameter..is this a no go or should it be all good?any help apreciated! __________________ Over to the silvia side i go

10th September 2008, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
dazznz Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,533 Location: Auckland	Re: Rusty shaft! If it looks slightly dodgy and you are worried about it, borrow the shock and take it for a quick trip to autolign and get the pro's to give you an opinion. __________________ www.yorkmotorsport.co.nz - www.badboy.co.nz www.theblackhawk.co.nz www.queenb.co.nz (Online home shoping)

10th September 2008, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Horny_Devil Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,498 Location: Auckland	Re: Rusty shaft! its probably surface rust just use a scotch brite and some oil and lightly scrub it off __________________ D Series Guru My Profile - My Website - My Build Thread V2.0

10th September 2008, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
chino Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 99 Location: Auckland	Re: Rusty shaft! sweet, will have a look at them this weekend and see how deep exactly the rust is __________________ Over to the silvia side i go

10th September 2008, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
CIVTEC Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,464 Location: Wellington	Re: Rusty shaft! Should buff right out. __________________ MILF. It just tastes better.

11th September 2008, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cheeky Kiwi Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 269 Location: Auckland	Re: Rusty shaft! LOL, I was waiting for someone to post a dirty comment. This takes the cake! __________________ Originally Posted by Chaos I've got a one inch here

11th September 2008, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lycanthrope Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 616 Location: Auckland	Re: Rusty shaft! If it's anything more than light surface rust, I'd say forget it. (Assuming you mean the polished metal upper shaft, not the shock body itself). Any roughness on the shaft will wear at the seals, and your shock will leak. Surface rust on the shock body itself isn't much to worry about, but may indicate the age of the shocks, keep that in mind when negotiating price. Just scuff down and repaint if it's a problem.

14th September 2008, 10:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
chino Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 99 Location: Auckland	Re: Rusty shaft! yeh its the inside bit unfortunately, anyone have ideas on price for replacement inner shaft,still waiting for the guy to take it out of his car so i can have a decent look..haha i knew someone would think something nasty of this thread:p __________________ Over to the silvia side i go

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