T&T: PB Blaster's expensive side effects

[Thomas L Rogers]

All Hands,

While waiting to do some boat chores on a frosty Michigan morning I ran into
this post on the Plastic Classic Forum that may be very good to know about.
I have used this product a few times but was not aware of the potential side
effects!


 Hi All,

I thought I would let you all know that I have discovered, the expensive
way, that you should never use PB Blaster near ANY engine or transmission
seals.

I needed to remove my shaft coupling so I sprayed the bolts with PB Blaster
thinking nothing of it. Evidently some of it dripped onto my transmission
output seal and when I went to the boat he next day the majority of my
transmission fluid was in the pan and not the transmission.

My transmission is a 2003 ZF v-drive and had never ever leaked a drop. After
speaking with a few mechanics about this they know it well. PB Blaster can
eat engine seals, transmission seals and plastic cups. Keep this stuff far
away from any output shafts, engine seals or seals you don't want leaking.

PB Blaster is great stuff but very dangerous to the tune of $800.00 on my
transmission. Use it with caution!
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Casco Bay, ME
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Tom R