Will oil deteriorate wiring insulation?
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Racer
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Will oil deteriorate wiring insulation?
In another thread I related how the line feeding the oil pressure gauge in my '69 had ruptured. The line has been blocked at the engine until I get it into the shop. Obviously, oil sprayed all over under the dash/instrument consoles and is still dripping down onto the floor of the car. I removed the carpets which will be replaced. My question: will the oil cause deterioration of the wiring or other components. Before replacing carpets I am going to clean, as best I can, the oil on electronic components.
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Racer
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oil and wiring
That was kind of what I was thinking, Doug. I am definitely going to wait a while b4 I replace the carpeting. Had planned on doing that sometime before next driving season anyway. The car will be going in for a paint job (another thread talked about the sob(s) that keyed both sides this summer) but I will have the oil pressure line and a couple of other mechanical projects done before going into the paint shop.
Melting Slicks
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You can use electronic parts cleaner to safely clean the oil from the wires, connections, and/or gauges.
Here's one I've used and like: http://www.amazon.com/CRC-05101-QD-Electronic-Cleaner/dp/B000CCMLD0/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1349 225092&sr=1-2&keywords=crc+electronic+parts+cleane r
You should be able to find it locally at one of the parts stores.
DC
Here's one I've used and like: http://www.amazon.com/CRC-05101-QD-Electronic-Cleaner/dp/B000CCMLD0/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1349 225092&sr=1-2&keywords=crc+electronic+parts+cleane r
You should be able to find it locally at one of the parts stores.
DC
Safety Car
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oh man, your one of the people that this has happened to? man, i'm sorry, I've never had this happen to me(yet), but I've seen cars that I knew at one time must have been just beautiful, have key scratches up and down the doors and fenders. sad as hell, does some poor jealous ******* gain some kind of satisfaction from defacing the fruits of someone else's labor?
