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MiniSimp

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Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« on: Jul 05, 2005, 08:48:18 PM »
Anyone have an idea how to get ALL the sludge out of the axle housing?

This is mine...



Clean except inside....

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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #1 on: Jul 05, 2005, 08:50:28 PM »
Quote from: MiniSimp on Jul 05, 2005, 08:48:18 PM
Anyone have an idea how to get ALL the sludge out of the axle housing?

This is mine...



Clean except inside....


stand upright, pour gas, brakline, ect...then, rag on a stick!
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #2 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:00:18 PM »
about 10 cans of carb cleaner.
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #3 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:08:01 PM »
barrow your dads wet vac :rofl: Here is a good reason not to loan your tools :gap:
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #4 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:12:56 PM »
Quote from: crawlerdan on Jul 05, 2005, 08:50:28 PM
stand upright, pour gas, brakline, ect...then, rag on a stick!
I've got a pressure sprayer that uses diesel and cleans parts so they look brand new....would that work?
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #5 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:22:32 PM »
yup that may do it.
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #6 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:48:13 PM »
Toyota parts aren't supposed to be that clean!!!
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #7 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:50:21 PM »
Quote from: Hyena on Jul 05, 2005, 09:48:13 PM
Toyota parts aren't supposed to be that clean!!!
I know, I was thinking "Sh1t, If I clean this too good, it will fall apart, the only thing holding it together is the dirt!!! :talkingn:
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #8 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:52:18 PM »
Quote from: MiniSimp on Jul 05, 2005, 09:50:21 PM
I know, I was thinking "Sh1t, If I clean this too good, it will fall apart, the only thing holding it together is the dirt!!! :talkingn:

damn straight.  might turn into a show truck and not like you for that.  could fall apart at anytime.
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #9 on: Jul 05, 2005, 09:53:27 PM »
Quote from: Hyena on Jul 05, 2005, 09:52:18 PM
damn straight.  might turn into a show truck
LOL, that'll never happen, I only clean stuff once! It's on its own after that. :gap:
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #10 on: Jul 05, 2005, 10:02:01 PM »
break parts cleaner works wonders on everything!  :biggthumpup:
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Re: Getting the sludge out of the axle housing?
« Reply #11 on: Jul 05, 2005, 11:22:13 PM »
if you've got access to a hot water pressure washer, they work wonders.  ahh, i guess being a mechanic for a rental shop isn't ALWAYS bad :hammerhead:
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