cleaning tig panel filter

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

ive got engine oil on my filter, wats the best way to clean it?

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

ITG filter (:oops: )

[seanofnp]

I thought take it out, carb cleaner dousage all over it, let it drip, then once as much shits off of it as possible, wash it with water then leave to dry. That what i did with my old ones and worked perfect :)

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

nice one :) will give that a go, will any carb cleaner do?

[seanofnp]

just the stuff from motorworld/halfrauds i suppose, i got mine from motorworld.

[cliokiz]

They're supposed to have oil on them though aren't they, to stop dust getting in?

Sure you aren't mistaking that for engine oil?

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

yeah your right they are oiled to help keep the dust out.

but this is definitly engine oil,.

[cliokiz]

ah right lol :lol:

[summeh]

yeah your right they are oiled to help keep the dust out.

but this is definitly engine oil,.

That will be from the pre-filter crack case oil breather. Not much point cleaning it unless its dripping in it?

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

thanks summeh , thats wat it must be , its not dripping but is very oily to touch

[BRUN]

make sure you reoil the filter once its clean

ive found fairy liquid and hot water are pretty good at cleanin foam filters

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

will any re-oil kit do , once its clean

any recommendations

[BRUN]

you can usually pick the kit up on Ebay

if not, ITG generally use Silkolene filter oil, which i think www.a-pp.com probably sell