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The repair and refurbishment cost depends on the location and extent of the damage. In some circumstances, there is no economic repair available if the corrosion has proceeded too far. Usually, all of the brake, fuel, and vapor lines will...

Hello - I'm speculating you live up in the snow belt where salt and other corrosive chemicals are dumped on the road, and cause rust and corrosion. Unfortunately, the only real way to stop the rust stains you mention are...

Hello - this task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. S/he is trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and the costs to repair. Contact a reputable paint and body shop...

Rust on vehicle sheet metal, and the frame, is extremely difficult to stop once it gets a toehold. To "stop" rust already present on steel, every last minute trace of rust must be removed and then the metal has to...

Grinding, squealing, or other "noise" on braking is usually related to a brake pad/rotor contact problem. These surfaces "mate" when you apply the brakes and if there is scoring on the rotor, rust, dirt, irregular wear on pad or rotor,...

Hi - time to get creative - cutoff wheel, sawzall, cutting torch. Sometime, it is even necessary to cut an access hole in the panel that blocks your access, make your repair, then re-weld the panel you had to cut...

Hello. If the chip damage is already showing rust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-car-from-rust-by-cheryl-knight), you will want the hood properly re-painted, with rust-treatment of the damaged spots of course. The old adage "rust never sleeps" is true - if you have rust showing now,...

Hey there. This is one of the toughest decisions in starting a classic car restoration project (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-a-mechanic-s-guide-to-restoring-classic-cars-by-maddy-martin). Rust is relentless. The absolute "best way" to deal with rust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-car-from-rust-by-cheryl-knight) is to disassemble the car, have it media blasted, or acid-dipped,...

Hello. If a component rusted off and damaged the speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement), then yes, the vehicle may possibly experience issues shifting. The speed sensor plays an important role in the vehicle's shifting behavior, and can cause issues if it breaks...

Most water pumps are made out of commercial grade steel, which is not always rust resistant. In most cases, if the rust is spotty on the housing of the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), this is not something to worry about. However,...

You must have been driving in some extreme conditions to have so much rust that it needs a new subframe. If the only thing you need is a couple of struts and a rack,then it would be worth it to...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Wood absorbs water, and due to that physical trait, you should not use wood to help prevent rust damage. This will instead hold the moisture close to the metal components and influence them...

If your vehicle is already in service, there is probably some rust and corrosion already on the underbody. Undercoating is useless on those segments because the rust will simply continue unabated once coated. There is little, if any added benefit,...

Hi there. If the bolts to the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve are frozen in place by rust, you could put a small blow torch to the bolts and get them cherry red and then try to remove them. If...

Hi there. Rust proofing your vehicle is very important to prevent your vehicle from rusting or corroding. I recommend getting the free roof rust proofing for your vehicle. The dealership is advertising this for you to come in and get...

Hey there. 3/16 inch diameter brake line tubing is used on virtually all cars and trucks made in the world. The more important issue is what type of end fittings you have and type of flare (bubble, inverted, etc.). That...

This could end up being a costly repair unless the pigtail replacements for the wiring harness are available. First, the water intrusion has to be repaired. The water has to have been leaking inside the vehicle for some time or...

Hi there and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The best way is to look in your owner's manual and look up the fuel tank size. Then remove the fuel tank from the vehicle to gain access to the fuel filler neck....

Anything to cut off or slow the corrosion (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-rustproofing-undercoating-worth-it-by-cheryl-knight) will help but may also cover damage from existing damage. The cost of undercoating is up to you, but it may not be worth it depending on how much you are...

Although the bottom of the truck being rusty may not immediately be a cause for concern, over time, as you may know rust operates a lot like a cancer and will tend to spread rapidly eventually causing parts to break...