height corrector maintance
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height corrector maintance
As the winter is coming with all the salt and muck about ! i was wondering if there any recommended ways of keeping the heght corrector and it linkage free ?
every couple of weeks i move the car through it height modes i was thinking that while its in high was it worth spraying the height corrector & linkage with gt85 or wd40 ? so it keeps it all free ?
every couple of weeks i move the car through it height modes i was thinking that while its in high was it worth spraying the height corrector & linkage with gt85 or wd40 ? so it keeps it all free ?
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WD40 or similar spray oil is good for the height correctors. Don't mind if it looks a bit dirty after it's sprayed. It stays lubricated
Remember to spray to the front height corrector also, it's a little bit hidden.
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I learned this sometimes ago and wanted to share (from Wikipedia®):
"WD-40 is the trademark name of a widely-available water-displacing spray developed in 1953 by Norm Larsen, founder of the Rocket Chemical Company, San Diego, California. It was originally designed to repel water and prevent corrosion, and later was found to have numerous household uses.
WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement - 40th Attempt". Larsen was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion, by displacing the standing water that causes it. In the process, he arrived at a successful formula on his 40th attempt. WD-40 is primarily composed of various hydrocarbons.
WD-40 was first used by Convair to protect the outer skin of the Atlas missile from rust and corrosion. The product first became commercially available on store shelves in San Diego in 1958."
Remember to spray to the front height corrector also, it's a little bit hidden.
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I learned this sometimes ago and wanted to share (from Wikipedia®):
"WD-40 is the trademark name of a widely-available water-displacing spray developed in 1953 by Norm Larsen, founder of the Rocket Chemical Company, San Diego, California. It was originally designed to repel water and prevent corrosion, and later was found to have numerous household uses.
WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement - 40th Attempt". Larsen was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion, by displacing the standing water that causes it. In the process, he arrived at a successful formula on his 40th attempt. WD-40 is primarily composed of various hydrocarbons.
WD-40 was first used by Convair to protect the outer skin of the Atlas missile from rust and corrosion. The product first became commercially available on store shelves in San Diego in 1958."
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White spray grease is much better than WD40. Get it from a motor factor.
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I'm with Malcolm here. WD40 is about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike...
I think it's 'orrible too
Basically, it's white spirit with a dash of thin oil in it...
Grease is the best stuff but not too much as the MOT man, unless he's savvy, can misinterpret it for a leaky HC and issue a deeaded red sheet...
I think it's 'orrible too
Basically, it's white spirit with a dash of thin oil in it...
Grease is the best stuff but not too much as the MOT man, unless he's savvy, can misinterpret it for a leaky HC and issue a deeaded red sheet...
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I use motorcycle chain grease in a spray can. It sprays on thin like WD, penetrates, then thickens up as the solvent evaporates and sticks like poo to blanket.
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Chain grease for me too. I have cans of black stuff with molybdenum in it. Even good for spraying inside chassis and hard to get to cavitys as a rust protector.
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I've been using Wynn's aerosol 'white' grease more or less since I bought the TD. Like chain grease, it contains solvents that help it spread and penetrate before it solidifies. I prefer it as it's designed for locks etc., (doesn't leave black stains on clothes) so I need only one can for both jobs.
Aerosol brake cleaner and a cheap paint brush is the way to clean old grease/dirt off the rear height corrector.
Aerosol brake cleaner and a cheap paint brush is the way to clean old grease/dirt off the rear height corrector.
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I have a tin of silkolene but they're all much the same. Front linkage is hidden under the front subframe, just follow the ARB, but tends to be less troublesome as it has a bit of protection from the elements.
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I use Redline "Shockproof Lightweight Gear Oil" - a blue coloured lube made for rice-burner gearboxes. It's incredibly tenacious, creeps in well and even parts washer fluid takes an age to rinse it off.
At its per-litre price, a few drops is all you want to apply, too!
At its per-litre price, a few drops is all you want to apply, too!