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On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:13:41 -0500, Ray O wrote:
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> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
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>> On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:54:03 -0500, Ray O wrote:
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>>> "joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...
>>>> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
>>>> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
>>>> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
>>>> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
>>>> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
>>>> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
>>>> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
>>>> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
>>>> Gas did the best job.
>>>>
>>>> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
>>>> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
>>>> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
>>>> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>>>>
>>>> j
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>>> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
>>> Darwin Award.
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>>> Having driven Toyotas/Lexus since 1978, I have not had to deal with
>>> stains
>>> from oil leaks so I don't have much advice to offer on getting rid of
>>> floor
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>> Obviously, Ray hasn't driven too many Supras...
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> LOL! I've only had to drive new ones.
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>> We have now begun overheating. This is not a good sign, esp since the
>> previous owner spent $1000 on the cooling system...
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>> There is one caveat: I removed the drip pan/cover from the bottom of the
>> car in the early spring. Today I was looking at the radiator, etc, when I
>> noticed most of the airflow for the radiator comes from openings in the
>> air dam. From the looks of things, it looks like the drip cover also helps
>> channel air to the radiator; without it the airflow probably goes under
>> the engine, missing the radiator by quite a bit. I think I'll reinstall it
>> tomorrow morning...
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>> But, an overheating Supra is NOT a Good Thing...[/color]
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> No, check for a leaking HG and check the cooling fan clutch.[/color]
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i was afraid you were going to say this...