Is is ok to use spray carb cleaner or gas to clean outside CV joint.

[martialmedia]

I had to replace 4 CV boots on my 2003 Boxster S. Wow! What a job it's turned into. The wheel end of one has a lot of dirt in it. I can hear it crunching around. I have cleaned out as much of the old grease as I can, but It needs to be really cleaned. This end is press fitted together, so I can't really take it apart to clean it. I was thinking of using spray carb cleaner. Will this work? Does anyone have any better ideas on how to get this baby cleaned out. Dipping it in and out of a can of gas maybe?? If I don't clean it, it will be toast. For now it seems to still be in good shape. I caught it early enough.

[wvicary]

I have used carb spary and compressed air in the past so I think you should be ok.

[martialmedia]

I have used carb spary and compressed air in the past so I think you should be ok.

Just to give an update, I tried carb cleaner but it didn't dissolve the grease. I ended up just using gas. It dissolved the grease and left a nice layer of sand in the pan. Better in the pan I was cleaning with than the joint. It worked like a charm.

[Q-Ship986]

FWIW, I use brake cleaner, usually CRC Brakleen, on this sort of thing from time to time... With a spray tube, it blasts out grease from hard to reach areas and it dries quickly. You can also try mineral spirits. --Brian

[70Sixter]

Not to be a ninny, but gas can be dangerous - especially in the garage or near a gas water heater or furnace. The evaporated vapor is heavier than air and can build up in an area.

And yes, I admit I've used it.

[martialmedia]

Not to be a ninny, but gas can be dangerous - especially in the garage or near a gas water heater or furnace. The evaporated vapor is heavier than air and can build up in an area.

And yes, I admit I've used it.

So I guess it was bad that I was smoking while I did it?? :) I'm kidding. I took it outside. It was the only thing that seemed to work. My CV's have never been cleaner.