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idiocrates
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 Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: Just a quick question.... |
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What is the best way to get the old dried up cosmoline off new/old parts? Is it necessary to remove it at all? The particular parts I am asking about are the aluminum and rubber knuckle seals that go on the inside of the steering knuckles on the front axle. The cosmoline is too dry to simply wipe off and I'm not real sure about what would cut it and not harm the rubber seals. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Cacti_Ken
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You can remove the rubber seals before you soak the aluminum in something. I use laquor thinner for stubborn stuff and paint thinner for not so stubborn stuff.
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Ryan_Miller
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Laquer thinner cuts through it very easily.
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| wes, i'm surprised at you- gasoline- how politically incorrect! (just kidding) i was wondering when someone would have the stones to say it. i use it also..........................frank |
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Gasoline is cheaper than goth right now.
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