i searched google and this site, but could'nt find a confirmed answer,

i got a little motor oil on the timing belt while doing valve adjustment, cause i had the timing belt cover off, its a new timing belt, and just a little oil got on it,

most people said to use a little soap & water, or some said use brake cleaner ?

anyone know whats safe to use for sure ? cause i want to prevent this new timing belt from any damage in the future.

 

I personally would shy away from using any chemicals on a timing belt fearing chemical rot. Using a mild soap and water solution to clean the belt would be my choice.
Regards
Dave

 

routinely cleaning the timing belt with brake cleaner will damage it, but giving it a quick spray and clearing the excess with air wont amount to anything IMO. Brake cleaner evaporates so quickly that rubber would have to be soaked or repeatedly applied to see any damage in a short period.

 

alright thanks for your opinions

 

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