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Date:         Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:32:27 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Injection Discussions
Comments: To: Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@NSCC.CA>
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At 07:43 PM 3/26/2009, Dave Arthur wrote:
>was made about using WD40 or some other silicone spray on fuel system


WD-40 is actually primarily Stoddard's Solvent, and contains no silicone.


>components. It should be noted that silicone, whether in an aerosol or in
>gasket material, that gets ingested into the intake will damage, permanently


I believe it's the acetic acid from the curing of the gasket material
that's the problem.  "Sensor-safe" RTV gasket materials are still
based on silicone, but with a different curing mechanism.




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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"
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