Re: re Brian's "Michelin Man Hose"

[adamnelson@juno.com]

I was under the impression that the warning about silicone refers to
putting it on the threads of the OXY sensor. The Bentley's says to use
only anti-seize, and to be careful not to get any on the tip. 


On Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:20:03 -0400 "Smith, Kirby A"
<kirby.a.smith@lmco.com> writes:
>John Larson <jdlarson@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>Brian, et al., If your car has an O2 sensor, you just killed it. 
>Bosch,
>as well as VW/Audi, expressly state that no silicone be used
>in/on/around the intake system as fatal O2 sensor damage will result.
>John
>---------------------------
>I think this applies to silicone oils and sprays.  Cured silicone 
>rubber is

Adam Nelson '85 4000S, Blaupunkt cassette, Starbucks go cup, '69 Beetle,
1 piece
windows, hand held fan, '91 Vanagon, KYB Gas a Just, bug screens.
Columbus, Ohio
adamnelson@juno.com

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