I'm hoping alcohol (isopropyl) will be enough to cut the crud...or simplegreen...I already have both and I'm saving my pennies ;)
Any other good household cleaner(s) good for using to cut crud/grease/etc that you all use?
Caitlin
Santa Fe
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
>
> I think that's the same one I used when I first did it. Just remember to do your work on a clean surface, maybe with a white towel because - BB's and small springs will get lost in the rug or any where else the gremlins take them. And use something to cut the greasy crud - but don't light a match or cigarette if it is flammable.
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> brian from la verne, ca
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>
> ________________________________
> From: CaitlinDean <tinymachine@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 5:34 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 83 300SD Aftermarket Radio Removal?
>
>
> Â
> Thanks Brian...I actually got the radio out with 2 dinner knives and a very helpful SWMBO ;)
>
> Had to take a break until dark and then I was just determined to at least get that hazard out...which I finally did.
>
> My blinkers don't blink, so I'm hoping refurb or replacement of the hazard will fix that, but I figure I might as well clean all the switches.
>
> I'm using the info from http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/SwitchRefurb but if you or anyone else has tips, I'd love to hear them!
>
> Most of my switches have the icons worn off, so yeah...PAP roadtrip sounds fun...at least I get to practice removing stuff on my own ride first, now I know what to do when I come across some stuff at a PAP.
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> Tomorrow the hazard gets cleaned...hope it fixes my turn signals and hazard blinking...
>
> Caitlin
> Santa Fe
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@> wrote:
> >
> > Are you just trying to pop the switch out? If so, there are two metal prongs that keep it seated. Push them in and it lifts out. I clean all my console switches at the same time, so I remove the entire wooden console out (careful, this needs to be researched herein first), and then you can pop all the switches out and clean them, or replace them. Also, dime a dozen at the PAP's. Take a Sunday drive into Colorado or Texas and stop along the way.
> >
> > ÂÂ
> > brian from la verne, ca
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: CaitlinDean <tinymachine@>
> > To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:48 AM
> > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 83 300SD Aftermarket Radio Removal?
> >
> >
> > ÂÂ
> > Hi folks, I'm still trying to get to my hazard switch and am stuck at the aftermarket Alpine radio.
> >
> > I went to Walmart and PepBoys and they both have $15 "kits" but I either just want the cheapo tools themselves OR some nifty thrifty DIY solution.
> >
> > Someone mentioned hacksaw blades somewhere on the internet...but I don't have those either ;) Without a good visual, I can't picture how these are in there, therefore I can't come up with something on my own.
> >
> > Any recommendations?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Caitlin
> > Santa Fe
> >
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