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Subject:Re: Recycling gear oil
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Sun, 13 Apr 2003 02:11:41 -0400

Fredrich Hesterberg wrote:
> Mr. David,
>
> Pour the used gear oil into your door panels, and rear quarter panels.
> This will stop any rust or corrosion fom starting--or getting any worse
> if you have some.
>
> Old Farm trick to recycle gear oil and it works.

Not a bad idea, though the strong and very sulferous odor makes me
reluctant to use it on door panels.  I might consider pouring it into my
lower control arms, though.  I've seen vans where those were rusted out
from the inside.

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David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si