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Subject:Re: Dirty vs. clean
From:Tom Buese
Date:Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:23:07 -0600

On Aug 27, 2007, at 3:50 PM, Anthony Kimmons wrote:

> I use a sprayer that connects to my air compressor and draws the Gunk
> or whatever de-greaser I'm using out of the gallon container.

What kind of a sprayer do you use?

Tom B.-I need another tool

> It puts
> it  just where you want it with little overspray. Keep my engine
> relatively clean. I too find working on a clean engine much easier
> and, yes, it's easier to diagnose when things go wrong. I am also a
> fan of WD-40 and brake cleaner when used in moderation. Mind you, my
> van is no show car by any means, but I try to keep up with keeping it
> clean even when it's not running.
>
> I also have a theory that half of the parts that "break" (on anything,
> not just engines) is only caused by dust and dirt accumulating on
> them. I can't tell you how many parts or things I've "fixed" just by
> giving them a thorough cleaning. This is especially true of
> electronics. I've gotten many a "broken" TV or computer either by
> finding them in the trash or having a friend give them to me. All it
> took to get them going again was a spray of electronics cleaner.
>
> -t