[Please help] Is this rusted water pump shaft normal ?

[reed7]

I was checking stuffs under the hood yesterday while I noticed the rusted water pump shaft

This is a brand new stang so I'm wondering if the rust means anything wrong with the car.

Thanks for reading and Merry Xmas !!

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[nicktechla]

It's not a bolt head but the water pump shaft

 

[reed7]

It's not a bolt head but the water pump shaft

Ah thanks ! Is it normal to have a rusted water pump shaft on a new stang ?

 

[kn7671]

Yep, nothing to worry about. It is a unpainted, un-coated, non-stainless steel, machined shaft.

 

[GT Pony]

Yep, nothing to worry about. It is a unpainted, un-coated, non-stainless steel, machined shaft.

+1 ... if you want to see rust on unprotected steel, take a look at the differential. :eyebulge: :doh:

 

[reed7]

Thanks for the replies guys ! Now I feel much better

 

[jasonstang]

Surface rust. Mine is starting to rust.

 

[Ultrakla$$ic]

TOTALED! Call the insurance company!

 

[mumbles]

Being a bit anal myself, I'll probably dab a bit of clear nail polish on it after cleaning it up.

 

[Schu]

Use some wd40 and that will help keep the rust from expanding. You need to keep the surface covered every few months.
Use steel wool if you want to clean that surface.

 

[jpilone]

Wow, that's being anal! Whatever you do, do NOT go to the dealer about that. (I work at a dealer, I see people come in with silly questions like that..)

But, it's good that you ask. If you don't ask, you'll never know..

 

[Sammzway]

OP, I felt the same way when I was installing my Corsa and took a peek under the car. The rear differential looks like it's a 20 year old car and will freak you out. It looks rusted and what not. Certain pieces aren't coated so it looks like that. Feel free to clean it up and coat/paint it yourself.

 

[Excelerater]

Overall I think these and many other MFGs leave too much metal
to rust,esp under carriage. My car had rust under it on day one,why they
feel nothing cast iron needs paint burns me up

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