Can engine degreasers remove lubrication?

You could try a good Auto Paint Supply store - I was able to find them at a few autobody stores in the Madison, WI area on a regular basis.



-Steve



PS: Some of the better/bigger NAPA's also have this stuff.
 
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<strong class='bbc'>I need a foam cutting pad for my PC TODAY. Autozone and Sears do not have them. Any other suggestions? :( [/b]</blockquote>
Ya I think that my napa had them........ also will the griots pads fit the CMA backing plate>?
 
:sosad I haven't found any local source of velcro-backed 6" or 5" pads. :sosad

griot pads will fit the backing plate - but if you haven't ordered them yet get the northern mfg pads that are part of the "porter cable accessory kit" or something like that, here.
 
Automotive -> Paint and body shop suppliers.



Or something like that, you will see PPG PLATINUM distributors somewhere, go to that shop. They will have the Meguiar's pads.
 
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griot pads will fit the backing plate - but if you haven't ordered them yet get the northern mfg pads that are part of the "porter cable accessory kit" or something like that [/b]</blockquote>
I agree completely - I have about 10 of the Griot's pads and they stink compared to the Northern pads.
 
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<strong class='bbc'>I knew I could count on you... found a place 15 minutes from home. :xyxthumbs :D [/b]</blockquote>*wipes tear from eye* what a beautiful place we have here.

:bow Autopian environment and wonderful members.
 
Checkout FinishMaster. They are a paint and autobody supply store. They carry a full line of Meguiars and 3M products. Among these are a variety of Meguiars and 3M 6" velcro backed foam pads for the PC.

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carguy there is a FinishMaster in South SF, San Leandro and San Jose among other NorCal locations.
 
carquest has a refinishing store here in lexington that carries meguairs 6" velcro pads. they have a good assortment of pads plus 3M stuff too...:bounce
 
I washed my BMW 325i's engine bay a few times over the last couple of years. and I noticed one of my pulley's is squealing. Maybe it's just wear and tear but do you think some of the degreaser could have made it's way into the bearings and taken away the lubrication? The car only has 34000 miles but it is 6 years old. I'm always careful not to spray degreaser where it shouldn't go and I only blast water on solid surfaces.
 
Be delicate around your tensioner pulley. I have seen on one ocassion where the APC has somehow jacked up the bearings

You may also have glazed your belt. At 40k, its about time to replace it anyway, so start there
 
Pulleys have sealed bearings. Over time they will lose some of their lubrication though it is rare for seepage while applying degreaser. I have washed a good number of my personal fleet and have not experienced a problem. I will cover the alternator and any other suspect component.
 
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