Cleaning Parts

Thinners,
it doesn't leave a residue to contaminate the new grease like kero does.

Cheers
Dave

Depends on what I've got handy and where I'm doing the job , Its all good and well to say DON'T use this or that [especially petrol] but if that is all that is available at the time so be it , following basic precautions it does no harm , the biggest problem is disposal of whatever you plan on using ,can't just dump the stuff any old where now can you !

Wash them in the parts washer! ;-)))

I use Mineral turps for the final clean dries with out leaving any oil residue to collect any dust.
Best to buy it in 4 litres or more as it isn't cheap ,but a little goes a long way.
And save any used stuff for next time for cleaning off all the excess grease and oil first.
I always have turps around for cleaning paint brushes etc.

Kenco make a good water based degreaser very good to clean the swivel housings and diffs before disassembly , sray on hose off. it is available at most auto shops.

Rob.

I just borrow some petrol from my wife's mower fuel container..... :-))

Easy to dispose of - leave it in the sun and it evaporates.

G`day Michael,

The Degreaser that Supa Sheep sell "Export Degreaser" in the red spray can is one of the best and most useful that I have found.
Not only a very good Degreaser but an excellent paint brush cleaner, hand cleaner,tyre cleaner, oil or grease from concrete, etc. etc.
I bought 6 cans for $10 this week on special, usually is around $2 per can.

Regards,

Scrubby.

Thanks for all the replies. I wanted to avoid petrol after seeing the Today Tonight episode this week of fumes escaping, flowing upwards and presumably being inhaled when just filling the tank at the servo.

I use BP 99% liquid hydrocarbons. You can often use the same batch more than once if you keep it covered.