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olistr

Member Since: 29 Dec 2022
Location: BW
Posts: 69

conservation during rebuild

Hi,
I have not found anything on the forum, hence my question.
I am rebuilding a defender but at a slow pace.
when I dismanteling gearbox, diff etc... I am conserving them wrapped in oil paper.
Buth how can I protect the parts I already rebuilt? e.g. the diff is reassembled but don't want to put oil in it yet as I still need to do the hubs etc... first.
Can I spray some oily solution, silicone oil, grafit oil spray? any ideas how to ensure they are not surface rusting after I mount it but do not fill in oil yet. Let's say it will be 6 months till I plan putting oil in.

Thx
Olivier

28th Jan 2024 5:18pm

MarkBrown

Member Since: 03 Oct 2022
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 607

1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green

I sprayed mine with wd40, wrapped them in oily rags and stored inside (out of the damp) in a bucket/box whatever. As I built my 110 inside an insulated outbuilding, effectively indoors, I didn't have any problems with surface rust of the casings.

28th Jan 2024 7:15pm

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