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After removing the rear bumperettes on my 4A And struggling to remove the licence plate socket assemblies (Units visually reminiscent of a cow milking part) I have found some dielectric grease for the lamp sockets, so that I will never have to fight to get the bulbs out again due to rust and corrosion. I have a question. Is dielectric grease safe to use as a lubricant on the "Milkers" (and other rubber parts like grommets) when trying to fit these parts back into the original metal openings?
 
Dielectric grease is just silicon paste, does not conduct electricity and is good for rubber components.


Bill
 
Vasoline Petroleum Jelly is a cheaper & more plentiful alternative. I use the dielectric stuff on critical components but the vasoline works good when you need a glop elsewhere (e.g. spark plug boots).
 
I personally favor that silicone grease as it does not seem to react to any rubber products, except to make them slippery and it does make a good membrane barrier preventing dirt, moisture and even air from penetrating the barrier. Great for light sockets and bulb electrodes and works well as a "shine" on synthetic rubber, rubber etc.
 
Got the milkers re installed last nite by pressing them gently down into place instead of pulling from the inside out.
Thanks for your comments !
from the Dairy
 
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