Surface rust on pulleys

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

My 2jz has been sitting around for ages and unfortunately some surface rust has materialized on the ribbed pulleys. Is this a concern for operation? Is there an easy method of removal without getting sandpaper into the ribs? Will this turn a belt into junk after a short time of running?

Cheers
James

[oldeskewltoy]

Hmmmmmmmmm.... there is a rust remover that is an acid base product.... "Naval Jelly" It sould remove any rust you have....

[rob]

i have used a belt before to clean it up but only do it if your willing to have it get eaten and possibly snap while your driving

ive also used a wire brush attachment on a power drill that made short work of it


id go for option 2

EDIT dont bother using any rust treatment products is only surface rust, skim it off and put a belt on you'll be fine

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

Ah good idea with the wire brush. I was thinking about sandblasting, but that would involve me removing every pulley and i cbf'd doing all that just for rust!

[wa5]

if it is only light surface rust IE no flakes of rust (I presume the engine has been covered or stored indoors.... ) just start it up... should be clean in no time. ...

[LeeRoy]

Either wire brush it or just run a belt on it and monitor its wear/change it sooner than you normally would.

[oldcorollas]

metal wire brush that is softer than the pulley metal.. ie brass brush or whatever..
hard wire brush might put lots scratches perhaps? see how ya go

[LeeRoy]

Maybe a picture would help in getting a better idea on what will/wont work.

[Hen]

I vote firmly for fitting the belt, running the engine and promptly forgetting about the problem.

Hen

[timbosaurus]

yeah, I'm with hen.

Unless there is serious pitting or flaking, it will come up clean after a good run. Had the same thing on my 1G.

[Mos]

If you're that worried, run the original belt that came with the engine, and after the pulleys "clean themselves" fit the new belt.

Mos.

[SeptemberSquall]

ffs this is not a major crisis

hen x3

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

Ok cool i'll run the old belt to clean them up LOL cheers guys for your input, muchly appreciated.

[oldcorollas]

before and after pics?

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

It's gonna be a while before I start this engine, so I wouldn't hold your breath