Rusted End Cap Bolts?

[boboh1]

Took off the end cap to replace the rear main seal and one bolt in particular was rusty and corroded. I am a bit concerned as to why this occurred and not sure if it may be from normal age or not. Any ideas why it was like this?

 

[pnora]

Looks like they have been in a wet/damp environment. Cant say I have ever seen that on a running motor.

 

[boboh1]

Looks like they have been in a wet/damp environment. Cant say I have ever seen that on a running motor.

Hope not some sort of internal leak

 

[R413]

Maybe it was put together with rusty bolts. There is no coolant that low in the block to leak there. If there is coolant at those bolts it has serious problems. LOL

 

[boboh1]

Maybe it was put together with rusty bolts. There is no coolant that low in the block to leak there. If there is coolant at those bolts it has serious problems. LOL

Well that’s a relief at least.

 

[Don Frelier]

Maybe it was put together with rusty bolts. There is no coolant that low in the block to leak there. If there is coolant at those bolts it has serious problems. LOL

But if someone put it together with rusty bolts then the whole engine would be questionable.

 

[khryslerkid]

Looks like something that sat in a junkyard, on the ground, without a pan on it for years. The amount of rust is amazing.

What's the inside of the block look like?

 

[dvw]

Wire wheel them and send it.
Doug

 

[boboh1]

Looks like something that sat in a junkyard, on the ground, without a pan on it for years. The amount of rust is amazing.

What's the inside of the block look like?

Looks ok to me but I am no expert. Under the valve covers looked good. I know the car sat for awhile at some point due to old mouse nest under the hood insulation.

 

[Geoff 2]

What post #8 said.....
Those bolts only have a light load on them...not holding up the Brooklyn bridge....