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Re: FW: Suspension lubricant?

To: "Vincenti, Ross" <VINCENR@transamerica.com>, Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: FW: Suspension lubricant?
From: R John Lye <rjl6n@uva.pcmail.virginia.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 96 11:11:36 EDT
On Sep 13, 10:44am, "Vincenti, Ross" wrote:
> Trevor - Given that grease will eventually breakdown rubber parts over the 
> long haul, I would suggest that you simply squirt a bunch of WD-40

NO!  Don't use WD-40, it destroys many types of rubber.

> or a similar silicon based lubricant

This is much better; I use spray silicone lubricant on various
rubber bushings and it works pretty well, although it doesn't
last very long.

> Silicon lubricants have great penetration, and since you are trying
> to get rid of squeaks from the bushes, etc. this ought to work just
> fine for your purposes.

Exactly...

later,

John Lye

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