ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return??

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Apr 12, 2003 | 10:35 AM

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ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return??

i wanna clean some of the build up crap out of the feed/return flanges, then ill just use an air hose to blow out the compressor, and turbine housings/wheels

Apr 12, 2003 | 04:04 PM

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Apr 12, 2003 | 05:44 PM

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Re: ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return?? (Acura_I-RS)

why not stuff a paper towel and water down the line?

Apr 13, 2003 | 06:53 AM

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Re: ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return?? (intekragsr)

that woudl work too i guess, just something to get all the crasp out of there!!

Apr 13, 2003 | 12:17 PM

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Re: ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return?? (Acura_I-RS)

I would not use wd-40 near any of the seals, maybe if you took out the lines and cleaned them, it'd be a bit safer imo.

Apr 13, 2003 | 03:54 PM

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Re: ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return?? (Trac226)

well, any idea what else i could use???

Apr 13, 2003 | 03:55 PM

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Re: ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return?? (Acura_I-RS)

brake cleaner

ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return??

ok to use wd-40 to clean out turbo oil feed/return??

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