wd40 on manifold studs

[Pete-V70 D5 2003]

Originally Posted by Clan

Its all rubbish compared to volvo's own Rapid Rust Loosener

Part number 1161658 about £6 for an aerosol ,
It is slightly acidic and really does make the difference , I discovered it about 20 years ago i happily pay £6 a can as it is worth it .

Hi Clan, I cant find that stuff and as ever volvo are useless at returning x 2 calls (Marshalls and a real strop attitude to customers) oh hang on they just did..case of 12 only @ £7 somethinng each...system doesnt show can size lol

Your Part number 1161658 (what is this? is it volvo penta which is marine dept)

I can see on ebay the following
Genuine Volvo Penta Thin ML Rust Protection Oil Fluid Spray Can 500ml 85148526
and

Volvo Penta Rapid Rust Loosener Penetrating Oil Fluid Spray Can 400ml 1161928

Is this the same stuff? Failing that do you know where to get the part number you suggested. Cheers

[Pete-V70 D5 2003]

PS: where do i get the white patch lead pedal to CEM?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Pete-V70 D5 2003

Hi Clan, I cant find that stuff and as ever volvo are useless at returning x 2 calls (Marshalls and a real strop attitude to customers) oh hang on they just did..case of 12 only @ £7 somethinng each...system doesnt show can size lol

Your Part number 1161658 (what is this? is it volvo penta which is marine dept)

I can see on ebay the following
Genuine Volvo Penta Thin ML Rust Protection Oil Fluid Spray Can 500ml 85148526
and

Volvo Penta Rapid Rust Loosener Penetrating Oil Fluid Spray Can 400ml 1161928

Is this the same stuff? Failing that do you know where to get the part number you suggested. Cheers

"Rapid Rust Loosener " is the key word go for that , I don't think volvo cars sell it now as WURTH supply all that kind of thing to volvo cars under another name no doubt .

Just use a piece of suitable automotive wire , it is only a digital signal , no current involved .

[DaveNP]

Just to upset the 'WD stands for Water Dispersant' brigade, you can buy WD Penetrating oil now and they, of course, claim it's multiple times better than the competition
- WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant

[Pete-V70 D5 2003]

Originally Posted by DaveNP

Just to upset the 'WD stands for Water Dispersant' brigade, you can buy WD Penetrating oil now and they, of course, claim it's multiple times better than the competition
- WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant

Dont touch ANYTHING WD these days its nothing like it used to be which was the daddy 20+ years back. It (WD40 + The silicone variant) destroyed my throttle pedal by attacking the plastics and as it happens it also destroyed my reel-in washing line grrrrrrr Mind you they did cough up bless em. Not sure what to trust now for anything these days.

[DaveNP]

I do use WD40 but I don't think it's the universal solution that some would believe, I tend to use it most as a cleaner when taking apart greasy and oily things and as a short term lubricant, I'm afraid I'm old enough to keep a can (albeit a plastic one) of 3-IN-ONE oil in the garage.

[VolvoFan]

I have used Plus Gas release oil for years, although I haven't bought any for some time now, so I wonder if that, too, is "not what it used to be".

Has anyone tried vinegar as a releasing fluid?

[Pete-V70 D5 2003]

Originally Posted by VolvoFan

I have used Plus Gas release oil for years, although I haven't bought any for some time now, so I wonder if that, too, is "not what it used to be".

Has anyone tried vinegar as a releasing fluid?

OUCH I wouldnt try it. Mind you no9w you mention it......... there is an excellent (apparently) "Volvo rapid rust loosener spray " recommended strongly on here by a regular as a jack of all solution. Only trouble is volvo only sell it by the case @£7.50 per can.

I still use 3in1 as post above in spray and plastic can and it seems ok as a lubricant still.

[Ian21401]

I still use PlusGas as my “go to” releasing fluid and 3 in 1 where only a drop of light lubricating oil is required.
I have WD40 in the garage but wouldn’t use it to try to release anything. For me it’s just a general purpose oily spray when nothing specific is required.

[Laird Scooby]

I like my own brew of 50/50 acetone and synthetic ATF, similar to the PB Blaster mentioned above that was marketed after someone in the USA discovered mineral ATF and acetone worked very well. However because the synthetic stuff has smaller molecules it "creeps" better using capilliary effect.

Modified an old brake cleaner aerosol with the brass insides of a tyre valve in the base so it still stands up (the valve cap fits into the recess in the base), fill it up using two syringes (one each for ATF and acetone), refit the valve core and use the compressor to fill with air as a propellant. Shake well before each use for best effect and to avoid clogging of the nozzle.

Works out about £6/L, hasn't failed me yet even on deliberately rusted items (that were already rusty to start with!) and is good at derusting too!