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06-13-2008, 05:00 PM
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A mechanic told me to squirt penetrating oil in the LCA bushing
My front drivers side LCA bushing is creaking, just started a few weeks ago. The car was inspected 3 months ago and the mechanic checked all the suspension and said there's no play in the bushings, so they should still be at least okay. He said if the creaking is bothering me to spray some oil in there. I thought that would degrade the rubber bushing? Would silicone spray hurt the rubber? Should I just let it creak?
I plan on addressing the bushings later in the summer, need to line up a spring compressor and some lay-up time for the car. Thanks for the input.
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06-13-2008, 05:04 PM
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The text on a can of PB Blaster says that it helps restore gaskets and o-rings. I don't think it would hurt that rubber.
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06-13-2008, 05:06 PM
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Penetrating oil is made to free corroded hardware, not as a long term lubricant.
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06-13-2008, 05:17 PM
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Hehe, I should read the side of my penetrating oil can more often.
This isn't a long term solution, really just to make sure that its the bushing that's creaking and to keep it quiet for a few weeks until I can get to it. Thanks
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1985 300TD-euro 352,000 mi 1974 240D (1?)52,000 mi - has a new home now
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