Spraying ‘Something’ all over MOs Engine bay for winter protection.

[Scotia]

then again, WD40 is a brand name, I have a tin of WD40 contact cleaner in the van so...

I wouldn't fancy spraying wd40 in my eye's!

 

[exwindsurfer]

I've been using lanoguard the past couple of years on both mh and pickup.

Snap

 

[Scotia]

Snap

Crackle and pop!

 

[Nesting Zombie]

Ok,
So it seems that as expected I’m going to have a ‘Lanoguard’ frenzy at some point soon.
Thanks guys
So I’m going to Hose off the Underside, Pump Spray & Hand Brush the Engine bay, Then Spray/Brush Some of the ‘L’ stuff around.

As soon as I can find somewhere out the way to do it .
Time to call on a Favour or two

 

[Nabsim]

not sure if it varies by the kit you buy but i got a tub of lanolin grease as well as the spray stuff. I bought the extra bit for getting in places like box sections but didn't need that with my sprinter

 

[exwindsurfer]

not sure if it varies by the kit you buy but i got a tub of lanolin grease as well as the spray stuff. I bought the extra bit for getting in places like box sections but didn't need that with my sprinter

Sounds like the same kit I bought Neil

 

[Nesting Zombie]

So, What did you guys use the Grease for ?

 

[Nesting Zombie]

Ooops Posted twice!

 

[Nabsim]

So, What did you guys use the Grease for ?

I haven't yet, want to go back under again and see if it needs any bits i missed

 

[argoose]

Bikers swear by this stuff (ACF 50). I use it myself but never heard of anyone using it on an engine under a bonnet but its pretty good stuff.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/339234

Designed to mothball aircraft in America. Advertised as safe on electrics, electronics. The only warning I have come across is it will attack natural rubber. But I would mask alternator belt for risk of slipping anyway.
I've been using ACF50 as underseal for about 10 years. Reapplied every year. After about 4 years, I have only had to do the odd patch. Seems to get under any loose rust, flake off, then reapplied. That and white spray grease to any linkages.

 

[exwindsurfer]

So, What did you guys use the Grease for ?

I greased all the brake pipe joints and the spare wheel carrier

 

[trevskoda]

The bits folk miss are inside of door sheel & sills/box sections, a good parafin gun with a half decent large compressor will blow it in to all inclossed sections.

 

[Rob H]

Hey guys,
So, Last March I noticed bits of Salt crystal on various parts of MOs engine bay. Came off easy enough with a Brush & fine pump hand spray of water.
However With the impending winter months & Temperatures in Mid Scotland on us again, I’m thinking of Spraying‘Something’ all over the Engine bay, Bodywork, Electrics, Metal work - in fact pretty much everything except the Exhaust System in the hope this might protect it a little from the Harsh weather & MOUNTAINS of road salt that’s bound to be used again over the Dark period.

But WHAT ?

I know WD40 & alike isn’t good on Rubber.

Any suggestions ?

Lanoguard Maybe !

ACF 50 in engine bay.

 

[Nabsim]

you lott must be a lot richer than me, I would use ACF50 on motorbike but no way on the van. Well not unless its a lot cheaper than last can I bought anyway. Lanoguard is more than enough in engine bay und underneath. In fact if I was using a motorbike as a daily drive for work I would probably cover it all with Lanoguard until Spring

 

[CyderT1N]

Try Buzzweld on eBay for the lanoguard
I've bought loads of different products from them
Very helpful

 

[Berealwith]

Hi there a 40 year biker here, i always use GT85 it was developed for MTB riders prior to cycling out on muddy events, I've done a few, i and my mates swear by it just keep a good spray on your engine bay it doesn't eat rubber. I buy 10 bottles every year for all my bikes as I ride all year round. ACF 50 is fine but you need to only use this if your not moving the vehicle, plus it has to be so clean before use or you'll lock in the bad which will rust from the inside, as GT85 is a spray base and runs it is a little forgiving.