MarioR Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hello, New and first time to post. I just bought a new 2009 GT500 in Texas. The water necks going into the intake appear to be pitted. Of course the dealer said its normal, I not buying yet. There is also a valve cover bolt that has rust around it? Can any of you tell me if I should be worried about this. Please see pictures below: Thanks, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfdiver Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Welcome to the forum. You'll have a blast with the car if you buy one. Check the mileage. Looks like the bolt is the anode in a cathodic protection system and doesn't look Normal to me. Looks like the aluminum neck was sitting in water and then re blasted before installation. I am not an expert auto mechanic or builder though I do know something about cathodic protection in a salt water environment... just my thoughts others will chime in. I would like to know if anyone has come up with a way to keep the aluminum from oxidizing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSNK Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 The pitting is normal. Both my GT500's have it. The bolt, not normal. Make them replace it. Where in Texas are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Looks like someone used a harsh cleaner on the engine. I'd skip that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloyDropTop Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 My car has some of that, too. I looked at cars at car shows and some have it and some don't.... I don't get it, either??? My car never gets wet, so after I cleaned it up, it only comes back when condensation forms, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang crazy Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 My car has some of that, too. I looked at cars at car shows and some have it and some don't.... I don't get it, either??? My car never gets wet, so after I cleaned it up, it only comes back when condensation forms, etc.... It forms were humdity is spray and oil base and will not happen. Buddy of mind works on aircraft and gave me a can of corrosive proof. Has not form back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioR Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 The pitting is normal. Both my GT500's have it. The bolt, not normal. Make them replace it. Where in Texas are you? Thanks, I am in Fort Worth. Thanks I will make them replace the bolt. Other than that I am very happy with the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioR Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 It forms were humdity is spray and oil base and will not happen. Buddy of mind works on aircraft and gave me a can of corrosive proof. Has not form back!! Does anyone have a cleaner they like best for the engine? Thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Does anyone have a cleaner they like best for the engine? Thanks for all the help! I have similar pitting on aluminum and it just happened that the pics from photobucket were removed by me but exact same symptoms please check my thread: http://forum.teamshelby.com/forums/index.p...25098&st=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1977 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks, I am in Fort Worth. Thanks I will make them replace the bolt. Other than that I am very happy with the car! Were did you are it? Just curious. I am from Keller. Some dealers I talked to did not want to come down from sticker. I finally got a good deal on a 2009 in Dallas. They are great cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioR Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Were did you are it? Just curious. I am from Keller. Some dealers I talked to did not want to come down from sticker. I finally got a good deal on a 2009 in Dallas. They are great cars. Sam Pack Five Star Ford. I got them to come down 2000 on mine, must of been my lucky day. It was just before the cars for clunkers deal came out and they were getting hungry. It has always been my dream car and now I am blessed to own one! See ya on the streets, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1977 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Sam Pack Five Star Ford. I got them to come down 2000 on mine, must of been my lucky day. It was just before the cars for clunkers deal came out and they were getting hungry. It has always been my dream car and now I am blessed to own one! See ya on the streets, Mario I looked there but they always try to screw me on my trade in. I guess you got the white one with the red stripe package. I wanted the vista blue, but when I emailed them, they said they wanted sticker for it. I talked to them about getting a fully loaded 2010 GT but they did not what I wanted and they were dragging there feet. They only wanted to make me a deal after I bought one from there dealership in Carollton. I got $3000 more for my trade. I do my maintenance there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Does anyone have a cleaner they like best for the engine? Thanks for all the help! I've used ICE detail spray and use ICE paste on everything under the hood. Keeps it looking good and protects the black plastic and rubber parts with no haze or dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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