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Old 10-20-2007, 09:54 PM
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Default How to remove oil from strap whitout messing it all???

Well if u had read the SHAME ON ME topic u know why im asking for this...

My belt is making noise,so much my wife heared it before the truck while i get near the house....
(not that bad but close)

im thinking about putting some varsol on it to degrease it, any idea? i fear the rubber had absorbed the oil
and that ill will need to change the strap...i dont mind much but but this is a pain to do and the strap cost around 60$ if i remember last time i did it (about in march)
 
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Old 10-20-2007, 09:58 PM
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Default RE: How to remove oil from strap whitout messing it all???

Here in the states they sell a belt conditioner/cleaner at the local auto part stores. if not degreaser should be fine.
 
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Default RE: How to remove oil from strap whitout messing it all???

nice idea,ill get a bottle of it tomorrow,will prolly cost way less than a new belt and the hassle to change it
 
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Old 10-21-2007, 12:00 AM
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I'd try Simple Green first. It works great and it's bio-degradable.
 
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I think Mayfair is right. Solvent might damage the belt and cause it to break sooner. I'd try some detergent mixed at a light ratio first.
 



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