Surface rust on engine

[NatAcclaim]

About a year ago I had a split in a hose which caused quite a bit of steam under the hood for a few days. It has left me with light surface rust on the top of my VR V6 engine.

I'm just wondering if anyone can shed any light on how I could remove it. It sticks out like a sore thumb!

Thanks

Nat

 

[_R_J_K_]

Wire brush?

 

[Reaper]

Wire brush?

Maybe - I'd probably use a rattle gun, spanners, the odd screw driver and an engine hoist.

Reaper

 

[NatAcclaim]

Maybe - I'd probably use a rattle gun, spanners, the odd screw driver and an engine hoist.

Reaper

I don't usually keep an engine hoist handy lol, was hoping for a reasonably simple solution!!

 

[hako]

Maybe try some CLR....it's supposed to remove rust stains.

 

[NatAcclaim]

Came up really nice. Now to fit newly painted rocker covers and my new engine cover and she should start looking presentable again!

 

[_R_J_K_]

Came up really nice.

How did you get it off?

 

[neet_wagon]

Maybe - I'd probably use a rattle gun, spanners, the odd screw driver and an engine hoist.

Reaper

He's taking the piss OP
V8 conversion anyone?

 

[NatAcclaim]

V8 conversion anyone?

I'm currently saving, she's only a 'temporary v6' lol. Til then I have to make the old Buick 3800 look as good as it can. It would be cheaper to buy a new VR with a V8 but I love my car so much that i'm willing to pay the extra for a conversion. I have big plans! Will post pics of red rocker covers and matching engine cover soon. Oh and CLR, a toothbrush, steel wool and a little bit of back pain worked pretty well to get the patchy rust off. Will post pic later =)

 

[hako]

Glad the CLR suggestion helped.