Stupid question about cleaning engine when replacing units

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Hello

 

This is a stupid question I know, but I am currently replacing a lot of cooling parts and installing a oil cooler.

 

Where the parts go into engine and its a bit rusty (ie where the water pipe goes into the block and oil cooler) should I clean it up when putting the new parts on to get a better seal, ie remove the rust? What should I use, wire wool etc?

 

Thanks

[Son of a Beesting 0]

anyone?

[kongo127 0]

I think that i know what you mean.

 

I always replace them with new ones (if not expensive) or just clean them up with a copper brush, like the ones you use to clean the spark plugs. Using a brush like this one won´t offend the parts. :)

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Thanks for the kongo127, for the response.

 

I didnt think I had made myself very clear, I have got new parts, its the areas on the engine itself that I was talking about (ie the area that you mount the thermostat onto, the oil cooler etc).

 

I think I will just have a go with wire wool to clean the areas on the engine up then mount the new parts on them.

 

Cheers

[andy 0]

Rag, Emery Cloth , that sort of thing will do fine.

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Nice one, I thought as much, I will get some wire wool on it tonight if ig et the chance.