Re: salty air

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

I'm not sure if the caliper rust was caused by the salty air.  My calipers
are starting to rust and I only have 18k miles on my '98 GLX.  It's really
starting to piss me off and I'm thinking of painting my calipers as well.

If I were you, I would visually check the underside and the engine compartment
as well for any rust developement.  If you see any unusual rust build-up
anywhere...  ask the dealership or the list if it might be a problem.  Besides,
maybe some performance mods will take care of any potential rust problems.  :)

BTW:  Anyone on the list have any preferences/opinions on what color
caliper would go best with a White GLX?  maybe red?

c-ya,

-Chuck Simpson
'98 White Jetta GLX-VR6



DESEOSA@aol.com wrote:

> <<You may also want to check the "snow screen" in the airbox. It is a fine
> mesh screen screwed to the inside of the intake side of the airbox and could
> be clogged with crap...>>
>
> I would never think of this (why im on the list ;-) and it makes me wonder. My
> car sat at a dealership at the beach for at least six months before I bought
> it.  I noticed my calipers were a little rusty (I was thinking of painting
> them) and asked my local dealership mechanic about the rust. He said it most
> likely came from sitting at the beach for an extended period of time, but the
> rust wouldn't affect performance. My question is, is there anything else prone
> to damage by sitting up at the beach as it did. Something I maybe should get
> checked?
>
> Angie Y.
> '95 Red GLX 5spd
> deseosa@aol.com