Recommeded method for cleaning exposed engine bay wiring?

[robw_z at yahoo.com (Robbie Cotner)]

Usually when I think "evaporate quickly" and "leave no residue" I find myself picking up a can of Brake Parts Cleaner.  HTH,
 
-Rob

Jeff Toomasson <jtoomasson@yahoo.com> wrote:
I've actually been using the Castrol bio-degradable copy that comes in the
purple bottle - works great for removing engine grime, but what I'm thinking
of is something that will evaporate much more readily so I can be sure
there's no residual solvent on the wire itself when I seal it up...

JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Doty" 
To: "Jeff Toomasson" ; 
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 8:57 AM
Subject: RE: Recommeded method for cleaning exposed engine bay wiring?


Simple Green? It's what I use to clean everything during any swap.

Joe Doty
IT/Development
joe@lcnetwork.com

> During what seems like my endless fondling of my CIS-E harness making
sure
> I've got it all figured out for my 16v transplant into my cabby, I've
> noticed that several wires have cracks in their insulation relatively
> close to their connectors. Many of these exposed locations have some
> degree of engine bay grime.
>
> Can someone recommend the proper way to clean these without leaving
> residual solvent or crud?
>
> For locations that have the wire completely intact, I plan to just use
> some electrical tape and heat-shrink tubing over that once clean. For
> locations that have some fraying, I will solder the exposed area and
then
> proceed as listed above.
>
> Any input is greatly appreciated (including other tips for preventive
> maintenance on engine bay wiring)!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jeff


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