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Discussion in '360/430' started by toil, Jun 25, 2014.

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  1. toil

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    #1 toil, Jun 25, 2014
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    I've been looking through advertised 360s and notice that in the engine bay the top part of the exhaust system that is visible looks very discolored - like a rusty old barrel. (maybe just in need of a good polish). Is this a sign that there is something wrong with the car or are they simply prone to discoloration and there is nothing to worry about?
    Air boxes also look worse for wear

    Example attached.

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  2. FerrariDublin

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    #2 FerrariDublin, Jun 25, 2014
    Perfectly normal. Just not looked after by an obsessive clean & polish kind of owner.

    You could easily polish it back up also.
     
  3. vrsurgeon

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    #3 vrsurgeon, Jun 25, 2014
    Nope normal. Mine has some of that as mell.. works 100%.
     
  4. mikeyr

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    #4 mikeyr, Jun 25, 2014
    it is a exhaust system after all, do you get under your cars where its under the car and polish it ?
    It can't be seen when the lid is closed, so why worry ?
    But as others have said, normal and yes you can polish it if you want it shiny.
     
  5. fabo

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    #5 fabo, Jun 26, 2014
    who cares

    This should be the first part to replace
     
  6. Kevin Rev'n

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    #6 Kevin Rev'n, Jun 26, 2014
    If you are looking at a car that has a lot of corrosion there it might make sense to have the alternator cable inspected before you buy. The positive cable can have i$$ue$ from heat and corrosion. The replacement part is 2200 smackers....just for the part!
     
  7. English Rebel

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    #7 English Rebel, Jun 27, 2014
    $2200 for a cable -- come on. I hope you jest sir. Surely one can be made from scratch -- like battery cables.
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  8. vrsurgeon

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    #8 vrsurgeon, Jun 27, 2014
    That alternator cable is if you're anally retentive and need the part to be absolutely stock, etc. etc.

    If there is an issue with it, you can graft a new end to it.. -or- run a second line in parallel to it back to the starter post.
     

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