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17. Here's hoping your project goes well.
Sat Jul 29, 2023, 03:05 PM
Jul 2023

I find that when looking at a motor for leaks or stains, peering just over the fenders from as low of an angle as possible helps. Often those trying to sell or buy a vehicle will not look from as far forward (near the headlight) or as far back (by the hinge) as possible, they stand by the wheel well and miss the hidden areas. Have some zip ties and/or electrical tape on hand for any wires that may be hanging or out of place. Wires, hoses, and tubing are easily cleaned by spraying some WD40-type product on a rag, wrapping it around, and pulling for the length of it. For cleaning up your hands keep a bucket of soapy water handy. Good luck.

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I would not use it to degrease an entire engine compartment MichMan Jul 2023 #1
It was just a matter of what was on hand at the moment intrepidity Jul 2023 #10
Probably more a difference in moisture level and evaporation rates Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2023 #2
Gotcha. intrepidity Jul 2023 #11
There are differences taxi Jul 2023 #3
Depending what state the OP lives in, they may not have the choice to buy chlorinated MichMan Jul 2023 #4
That is true. It's definitely a good idea to test the product first. taxi Jul 2023 #5
Ah, thanks for those details intrepidity Jul 2023 #12
Here's hoping your project goes well. taxi Jul 2023 #17
Sound advice intrepidity Jul 2023 #18
Glad to help when possible. taxi Jul 2023 #19
Yeah... intrepidity Jul 2023 #20
Typically a green wire is a ground, but NOT every time. taxi Jul 2023 #21
Chlorinated brake cleaner kills. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #26
At least not anything hotter than 700 degrees. taxi Sep 2023 #27
500F / 260C is enough to produce phosgene gas. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #28
As I mentioned about rarified instances, taxi Sep 2023 #29
I get a longer buzz from the brake cleaner, but less of an "edge" from the contact cleaner Effete Snob Jul 2023 #6
See, now you bring up yet another application to consider intrepidity Jul 2023 #13
Regulation lacquer thinner (not the synthetic) is the best high if you're huffin. Hotler Sep 2023 #24
What I can't figure out is why anyone would want to clean their engine compartment? Chainfire Jul 2023 #7
Don't have a mower or deck, so can't speak to that. intrepidity Jul 2023 #14
Look at the MSDS sheets for each product MichMan Jul 2023 #8
Yeah, but first I must find them intrepidity Jul 2023 #15
This guy has some good tips about cleaning an engine compartment... mitch96 Jul 2023 #9
Chris Fix is one of my go-tos intrepidity Jul 2023 #16
here are some connector pix taxi Aug 2023 #22
Can't see em here neither... intrepidity Aug 2023 #23
I reccomend PJ1, find it at most motorcycle dealers and part stores. Hotler Sep 2023 #25
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