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Subject:Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
From:kenneth d lewis
Date:Thu, 29 Oct 1998 19:00:44 EST

>I use the silicone spray on just about everything plastic or >rubber
including
>hoses to ward off the ravages of time.  Look for a silicone spray >that
doesn't
>smell like WD-40 though.

A word of warning: Silicone is (supposedly) extremely hazardous to the
health of the O2 sensor. It will irreversible contaminate it. I too like
the way it shines up rubber but have stopped using the spray version for
this reason. I found a product by Dow Corning called "4 Compound "; in a
tube, I use if a treatment is required.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

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