On 03 Oct 21 15:11, Mark Hofmann wrote to Roy Witt:   
      
      
      
    RW>> I think it should be incumbant on manufacturers to replace any line   
    RW>> that rusts to the point of failure. Even if the vehicle is out of   
    RW>> warranty.   
      
    MH> I agree 100%.  That goes with all of the manufacturers, because it   
    MH> isn't just Dodge.  I have seen it happen in Ford and Chevy, and I'm   
    MH> sure it happens in foreign vehicles as well.   
      
   The problem arises when stainless isn't passivated and passivation of   
   tubing on 100-500 ft long rolls isn't exactly a walk in the park.   
   Passivation is a method of nitriding stainless steel products to reduce   
   the chances of a drop of water creating a rust spot that can spread over   
   the surface of the SS product. Stainless is referred to as CRES in the   
   industry; aka corrosion 'resistant' steel. But that doesn't make it   
   non-corrosive. Never has and never will.   
      
    RW>> If you can remove the line without spoiling the original   
    RW>> configuration, it shouldn't be that hard to duplicate by hand.   
      
    MH> From the great step by step - complete with pictures - writeup that   
    MH> someone did for the Durango, it shouldn't be too bad.  The bolts are   
    MH> very rusty, just like the lines - so they will probably start to fall   
    MH> apart while I remove them.   
      
   WD40 now makes a penetrating solution that will help to free up those   
   rusted bolts. Give it a day or so to do its job before tackling the   
   replacement work.   
      
    RW>> [????] OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer...I don't   
    RW>> understand the statement. If you found an Aftermarket Manufacturer   
    RW>> who has those lines in Stainless Steel, that would be ideal.   
      
    MH> I meant aftermarket.  According to some of them on Rockauto.com, they   
    MH> are chromate plated for rust and corrosion protection.   
      
   That's kinda like gun bluing (or browning)...you allow the material to   
   rust to a certain point, then stop the process with a chemical bath ...   
   thing is, it is a rusting probability for the future if not treated   
   correctly.   
      
    RW>> Take it to a Dodge dealer and see what they offer in compensation   
    RW>> for having to replace failed lines that aren't supposed to be made   
    RW>> out of ordinary steel. Then go buy the aftermarket lines.   
      
    MH> Probably nothing, since I didn't buy the Durango new.  I should do   
    MH> that just out of principle.   
      
   They're probably already aware of it, but giving them more to report to   
   the district managers can lead back to the manufacturers.   
      
    MH> If you are interested in the repair with pictures, here is the link:   
      
    MH> http://tinyurl.com/bh95yp9   
      
   I'll give it a look-see...   
      
      
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