<VV> Re: Scotch Brite

[Jim Burkhard]

The little bits of way-hard Aluminum Oxide debris from Scothbrite pads 
are an absolute DISASTER to engine internals, especially bearings.  I 
know that GM is *extremely* demanding about ensuring suppliers not 
have unessential sources of aluminum oxide in the plants that make 
stuff that get supplied to GM.  If you are using Scotchbrite pads (and 
they are so temptingly handy), be really really anal about flushing 
things well to make sure all the residue is gone.

Jim Burkhard

BBRT wrote:
> Keep in mind Jasper engines will not accept a returned engine under 
> warranty if scotch brite debris is found in the engine. So if you use it 
> like most of us do, make sure you clean thoroughly. They now sell little 
> rubber type of pads for replacing (use in stead of) the scotch brite 
> pads for mini-air grinders. These rubber pads are a bunch of closely 
> spaced tips that are to be used with the rotating power tool. They don't 
> seem to work as well.
> 
> Chuck S
> BBRT