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January 26, 2011, 08:24:54 pm

myvolkswagen

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basically i got lint in my engine and i dont know how i should go about getting it off? or if it will even do anything? should i degrease and pressure wash and wd-40 after of what?

Reply #1January 26, 2011, 10:33:27 pm

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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2011, 10:33:27 pm »
Nevermind

Reply #2January 27, 2011, 05:25:13 am

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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2011, 05:25:13 am »
Try one of those sticky rollers ;D

Reply #3January 27, 2011, 09:53:28 am

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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 09:53:28 am »
I read that paper towel lint will not hurt anything because it's water soluble

Reply #4January 27, 2011, 09:57:21 am

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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2011, 09:57:21 am »
Outside or inside the engine? I would try and get it out if it is inside so it doesn't clog the oil filter. Outside it shouldn't hurt a thing.

Reply #5January 27, 2011, 01:10:45 pm

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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2011, 01:10:45 pm »
I just pressure washed it out. Didn't want to take the chance