has anyone had problems with a groaning sound coming from a winterhoff stabiliser? I've cleaned and rubbed the ball with wet+dry and cleaned the pads with white spirit to no avail Stabiliser only 14 months old. Kevin.
groaning stabiliser
- Thread starter bigkev
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White spirit is a no-no.
Spray the ball and the pads with brake cleaner, available from Halfords.
Spray the ball and the pads with brake cleaner, available from Halfords.
White spirit leaves a residue which attracts muck especially when towing with a diesel.
Cellulose thinners is better but for the cost of the proper stuff you may as well use it.
I carry a can in the front locker.
Cellulose thinners is better but for the cost of the proper stuff you may as well use it.
I carry a can in the front locker.
Further to Rod's comments about not using white spirit.
Last Spring I decided I would give my alko stabiliser pads a clean before starting out although I had no reason to think they were dirty. I used white spirit and the stabiliser made the most horrible racket until I reached my destination. When I checked the towball there appeared to be a coating of some description on it. A light rub with wire wool then a wipe over with kitchen roll and everything was fine again.
Since then I have bought a can of brake cleaner from Halfords and no further problems. I would agree that white spirit should not be used.
Robert
Last Spring I decided I would give my alko stabiliser pads a clean before starting out although I had no reason to think they were dirty. I used white spirit and the stabiliser made the most horrible racket until I reached my destination. When I checked the towball there appeared to be a coating of some description on it. A light rub with wire wool then a wipe over with kitchen roll and everything was fine again.
Since then I have bought a can of brake cleaner from Halfords and no further problems. I would agree that white spirit should not be used.
Robert
hI BIGKEV
I to used white spirit thinking i was doing the right thing. Had the same problems groaning sound coming from stabiliser. I now use meaths spirit or brake cleaner no problems since i have changed.
Regards Steve
I to used white spirit thinking i was doing the right thing. Had the same problems groaning sound coming from stabiliser. I now use meaths spirit or brake cleaner no problems since i have changed.
Regards Steve
Rod and all
I will remember that, never had to clean my ALKO in the 5 years i have towed.
Now i have said that!!
I will remember that, never had to clean my ALKO in the 5 years i have towed.
Now i have said that!!
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