Reply With QuoteEggnog?
Might be some sort of advanced (at the time) undercoating. If its loose anywhere scrape it off cause salt/water/crap can settle in there and work overtime.
Grand Master
what is this stuff?
I was cleaning under the car today and I've discovered what appears to be sprayed on 'gunk'. It's a yellow colour and has a waxy consistency but has dried on some parts and comes off in a powdery form. As it appears on the under side of most components it appears to have been sprayed on from underneath. My rocker cover/inlet manifold has that gold coloured discolouring which I've heard was sprayed onto export stuff (God knows why). Could this be the same stuff? I want to get rid of it but if it is there to protect parts I'll leave it on. Any help would be great. sorry no pics.
Cheers
Wingman
'89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
'94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
Looking for Merc 300TE
NSW, Australia
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Eggnog?
Might be some sort of advanced (at the time) undercoating. If its loose anywhere scrape it off cause salt/water/crap can settle in there and work overtime.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Grand Master
If it's eggnogg derived should I lick it off?Originally Posted by 632 Regal
Cheers
Wingman
'89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
'94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
Looking for Merc 300TE
NSW, Australia
2 Grand Master
I think its cosmoline, they put it on e34s when they shipped them overseas.
Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
southwest WA
Grand Master
Was it a sealant? It seems to have been randomly (read quickly) sprayed on. I think I'll do as Regal says and just get rid of the stuff. It look terrible as most of it has come off anyway.
Cheers
Wingman
'89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
'94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
Looking for Merc 300TE
NSW, Australia
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Yes, it's cosmoline, used for corrosion protection for overseas shipment as mentioned, & when they sit at the dock ports of call. It's a water soluable when fresh & comes off with a hot water/soap spray wash. Once it's baked on, it's a b*tch to get off. About the only thing I've been able to get it off with is a wire brush & paint stripper. Just leave whatever is on the undercarriage. I've been whittling away at various sections in the engine compartment over the years when I take time to clean it.
gale
92 735i 5-spd, turbo project finally underway!
Grand Master
eggnog! brilliant. I love this board. i would have said stowaway arabic spew and foecal matter but eggnog is much better. good one jeff
4 Grand Master
Ancient cosmoline.
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Grand Master
Thanks all.
Cheers
Wingman
'89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
'94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
Looking for Merc 300TE
NSW, Australia
Grand Master
Cosmoline... sticks worse to an E34 than **** does to a blanket!!
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
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