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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