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Draggn66 · 04-17-2007, 09:27 PM

I've read where some folks use oven cleaner on their engines and suspension to get all the crap off. Does this hurt any of the rubber parts? (ball joint seals, grease seals, bushings, hoses etc.)

sick69 · 04-17-2007, 09:47 PM

I dunno about the seals and rubber parts but it will destroy any paint products it comes in contact with.

Frank

Draggn66 · 04-17-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sick69

I dunno about the seals and rubber parts but it will destroy and paint products it comes in contact with.

Frank

Yea that's fine about any painted areas cause I'm cleaning up the eng area and repainting. I'm concerned about any rubber products in comes in contact with. Thanks for the response.

1970 chev truck · 04-17-2007, 10:19 PM

Im not sure about the rubber parts, but i do no that it works really good on transfer cases and trannies if ur cleanin them too, we use that on the tranny for our race car and it jus looks brand new when we done. Try the cleaner on a similar piece of rubber that is not being used for anything and see what happens, it shouldnt bother anything too much, but dont take my word for it

Paul

Sport/Truck · 04-17-2007, 10:24 PM

Aren’t rubber gloves what they recommend wearing while cleaning with oven cleaner?

Draggn66 · 04-17-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Aren’t rubber gloves what they recommend wearing while cleaning with oven cleaner?

good point

I just didn't want to screw up my new ball joints and bushings! Rubber glove thing never dawned on me. Thanks!

1970 chev truck · 04-17-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Aren’t rubber gloves what they recommend wearing while cleaning with oven cleaner?

But it is better to be safe than sorry dont you think?

Draggn66 · 04-17-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 chev truck

But it is better to be safe than sorry dont you think?

Yep. That's why I was askin! Thanks guys for the replies

JHART · 04-17-2007, 10:53 PM

Put a real thick layer of vasaline over the bushings etc ... try not to concentrate the spray on the bushings if at all possible. It shouldnt bother the rubber as long as you dont leave it on for a long time. Just coat it with vasoline or something like it and spray the oven cleaner and right after wipe off the bushings.

cstm68 · 04-17-2007, 10:57 PM

well it doesnt hurt ziplock bags ive used in in thoes to clean small parts overnight and it didnt hurt thoes to i think rubber should be fine

04-17-2007, 09:27 PM	#1
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Oven Cleaner I've read where some folks use oven cleaner on their engines and suspension to get all the crap off. Does this hurt any of the rubber parts? (ball joint seals, grease seals, bushings, hoses etc.) __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG Last edited by Draggn66; 04-17-2007 at 09:27 PM.

04-17-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Oven Cleaner I dunno about the seals and rubber parts but it will destroy any paint products it comes in contact with. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 04-17-2007 at 09:54 PM.

04-17-2007, 10:19 PM	#4
1970 chev truck Weldin' it up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ironwood, Michigan Posts: 803	Re: Oven Cleaner Im not sure about the rubber parts, but i do no that it works really good on transfer cases and trannies if ur cleanin them too, we use that on the tranny for our race car and it jus looks brand new when we done. Try the cleaner on a similar piece of rubber that is not being used for anything and see what happens, it shouldnt bother anything too much, but dont take my word for it Paul __________________ -Paul- RIP El Jay Dirt is for Racing, Asphalt is for Getting There If need be, send me an e-mail at cbm_racing_90@hotmail.com 1970 Custom/10 LWB 4X4 350/TH350 2003 Silverado 1500 Ext. cab 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro 2002 Polaris Edge X 700

04-17-2007, 10:24 PM	#5
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Oven Cleaner Aren’t rubber gloves what they recommend wearing while cleaning with oven cleaner? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

04-17-2007, 10:53 PM	#9
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Oven Cleaner Put a real thick layer of vasaline over the bushings etc ... try not to concentrate the spray on the bushings if at all possible. It shouldnt bother the rubber as long as you dont leave it on for a long time. Just coat it with vasoline or something like it and spray the oven cleaner and right after wipe off the bushings. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

04-17-2007, 10:57 PM	#10
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Oven Cleaner well it doesnt hurt ziplock bags ive used in in thoes to clean small parts overnight and it didnt hurt thoes to i think rubber should be fine __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB



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