Cleaning oil off boots...

[MatthewDavid]

I'm going to change out my valve cover gaskets this weekend and I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions how I should clean up the oil that's on the boots and plugs... someone said brake cleaner but that sounds kinda harsh... if you have better ideas it would be appreciated thanks

 

[NYC LS8]

Brake Kleen rocks. I even use it to clean my hands after working on a car. Kinda irritates the cuts, but whatever. You could also use carb cleaner and a rag.

 

[MatthewDavid]

Thanks... I just wanted to make sure I didn't put something on there that would damage the rubber boot... didn't know if it would eat the rubber up or not... thanks!!!

 

[turborich]

Yep, Brake clean all the way

 

[vr4]

brake clean is fine but oil tends to saturate the boots. even if you clean them off its still there.