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Pulled the t-case from the slime...now what?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Boyink, Oct 23, 2004.

  1. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    I finally pulled out the tcase that I've had soaking in the "purple stuff" for ohh....4-5 weeks now...:rofl:

    I don't expect to be able to get to disassembly for a bit yet, what can I do to prevent it from rusting away on the workbench? Some kinda spray-oil?
     
    Boyink, Oct 23, 2004
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  2. gte636p

    gte636p Member

    wd-40 should help it out a little bit... from what i remember about the whole water displacement / airplane story someone posted a while back.
     
    gte636p, Oct 23, 2004
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  3. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    yep. we used to use a combo of wd40+STP at the shop. but strait wd40 should do the trick.
     
    mb82, Oct 23, 2004
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  4. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Mike- If the tcase is going to sit for more than a couple of weeks, I'd soak it with the WD40 weekly. I've read that wd40 and the like can actually clean the metal and give rust a chance if not applied liberally. I realize it will be on the work bench and not in the driveway, but it can't hurt ;)
     
    speedbuggy, Oct 23, 2004
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  5. James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Mike: Dennis is correct. WD40 is an excellent solvent and displaces water fine. But is is not a long term preservative. Keep re-applying it or get any good spray oil and shoot it after the WD40 has dispersed.
     
    James P. Enderwies, Oct 23, 2004
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  6. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Thanks guys...soaking in WD40 now. I flipped it and pulled the pan..was more worried about the gears than anything.

    Now just add that odor to the purple stuff and Kilz already in the garage.... :rofl:....
     
    Boyink, Oct 23, 2004
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  7. gte636p

    gte636p Member

    might want to spill a quart or so of 80wt for good measure..
     
    gte636p, Oct 23, 2004
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  8. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think the wd40 will be OK...

    I plan to paint the case so don't want to get too carried away just yet.
     
    Boyink, Oct 23, 2004
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  9. gte636p

    gte636p Member

    i was more talking about the smell... nothing's complete without the 80wt hanging in the air
     
    gte636p, Oct 24, 2004
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  10. Ledge

    Ledge Member

    There's always cosmoline......:)
     
    Ledge, Oct 24, 2004
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