Discovery II Talk about the Land Rover Discovery II within.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rust remover

Old Jan 1, 2024 | 10:40 AM
  #1  
Tomzsix's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Rock Crawling
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 466
Likes: 38
From: Portland, Oregon
Default Rust remover

Found the problem to erratic front turn signal . Rusted bulb socket . Easy fix , right ? Well upon pulling the socket from harness connector , one pin broke off inside female connector . Does anyone have a simple fix to remove rusted pin ?? :Needle ?? Tweezers ??
 
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2024 | 07:39 PM
  #2  
JohnZo's Avatar
Pro Wrench
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 1,409
Likes: 397
From: SE Washington State
Default

Wire cutters and crimp connectors?
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2024 | 08:51 PM
  #3  
Tomzsix's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Rock Crawling
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 466
Likes: 38
From: Portland, Oregon
Default

I tried that. I think I will soak the connector in vinegar or CLR . Hope those ideas work. Just need the rust to dissolve.
 
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2024 | 06:50 AM
  #4  
zski128's Avatar
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 820
Likes: 230
From: Boston, MA
Default

Evap-o-rust is the best
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2024 | 08:44 PM
  #5  
Tomzsix's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Rock Crawling
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 466
Likes: 38
From: Portland, Oregon
Default

$27 a gallon. I'll pass it to my kids' inheritance.
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2024 | 10:01 PM
  #6  
mln01's Avatar
Camel Trophy
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,883
Likes: 951
From: Charlotte
Default

Locksmiths have specialized tools to remove broken off key shanks from locks and ignition switches. Similar?
 

Last edited by mln01; Jan 6, 2024 at 10:04 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2024 | 08:00 AM
  #7  
zski128's Avatar
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 820
Likes: 230
From: Boston, MA
Default

Originally Posted by Tomzsix
$27 a gallon. I'll pass it to my kids' inheritance.
you can get smaller quantities and it can be reused many times. It really works well.
 
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2024 | 05:37 PM
  #8  
Extinct's Avatar
Baja
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 5,264
Likes: 1,809
From: Lynchburg VA
Default

White vinegar works pretty well, takes a bit longer than evap-o-rust though.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2024 | 04:09 PM
  #9  
Tomzsix's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Rock Crawling
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 466
Likes: 38
From: Portland, Oregon
Default

Problem solved . Soaked harness socket in vinegar inside a baggie for two nights . rusted pin just melted away . New bulb socket fit right in . Turn signal works without a hitch
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2024 | 10:09 PM
  #10  
mln01's Avatar
Camel Trophy
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,883
Likes: 951
From: Charlotte
Default

Chemistry for the WIN!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sean Winter
Discovery II
6
Jan 8, 2020 12:31 PM
scader
LR3
5
Oct 3, 2019 02:26 PM
Timbuktu
Discovery I
6
Jun 26, 2014 08:29 PM
ferragame
Retired - Private For Sale/Trade Classifieds
2
Sep 30, 2013 11:30 AM
jimmyvietvu
General Range Rover Discussion - Archived
0
Jun 23, 2013 07:12 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:44 AM.