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Need help, rust in fuel rails

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1slow95

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Well I made the mistake of letting my fuel rails sit out for 6 months . One of them is ok, but the other is full of rust. I've let it soak in wd-40 for a couple days and that helped, but I can't seem to get it all out. What's a good way to clean this thing out?
 

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Low-5.0 said:
Well I made the mistake of letting my fuel rails sit out for 6 months . One of them is ok, but the other is full of rust. I've let it soak in wd-40 for a couple days and that helped, but I can't seem to get it all out. What's a good way to clean this thing out?
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since you've spent so much on this motor, i think you should do it right and get a set of new like aeromotive rails for 100 bucks or so....you might even be able to find some new used ones in good shape...plus they look pretty sweet....
 

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Get new rails! Don't risk it just to save a little money.
 

urban96

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i wouldnt wanna chance cloging up the injectors and just go with new/used rails
 

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The problem is Im completely broke now, so $100+ for fuel rails when I can use my stock just isn't gonna work. I would have to wait at least another month before I can afford it. I hate insurance payments
 

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Swarzkopf said:
Get new rails! Don't risk it just to save a little money.
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tmoss

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put some lime-away with rust remover in there full strength over night and flush it out with water pressure in all directions. A local did it this way and he has not had a problem. Just be sure to dry it out REAL good before using it.
 

1slow95

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Where can I get that lime-away?
 
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Walmart/kmart/wallgreens/publics/target you get the picture.
 
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