Wet turbo blankets are ruined???

[Captned]

Greetings all,

I had a turbo exhaust housing failure (you know) and got black soot all over my turbo and manifold blankets. Along with some engine areas. After 5 days in the hole, everything is cleaned, repaired, repainted and replaced on the engine and working fine. However, I needed to clean the turbo blankets so I scubbed and degreased them and have them drying in the sun. I talked to a Detroit mechanic today and he told me that from now on, they will always smoke and stink up my engine room. WTF? Has anyone else ever cleaned / washed your exhaust blankets and did you experience any problems?

Thanks,

Captned
78 46 CON
MBMM

[SKYCHENEY]

I've washed mine before with no problems. They are just fiberglass. Put them back on and they will be fine.

[Brian Degulis]

Put them in an oven maybe 350 degrees that should dry them out and cook of any oil?

Brian

[Genesis]

As long as there is no oil or organic material in/on them I don't see why there would be a problem. As said, you could stick them in the oven for a while.

If they have oil on the material it is an extreme fire risk and they should be replaced.

[SKYCHENEY]

As stated, if they had oil on them, do not put them back on. But, if it was just soot, then wash off and reuse. Mine were still wet when I put them back on. A few minutes at cruise and they dried right out.

[Captned]

Thanks guys, another day in the Miami Sun and I think they will be dry. No oil, just some dirty / sooty areas that didn't want to clean up. Sure beats buying new ones.... Will update if I have any problems with them....

Captned

[hattitude]

Mine were still wet when I put them back on. A few minutes at cruise and they dried right out.

I had the same experience..... The turbo will dry them just right...

Of course, with no oil on them as stated..!!

[Fanfare]

Try 350 degrees in the oven for three hours. If this still causes smoke, try 550 degrees, or maximum temp in the oven for a while. If still smokes, put in self-cleaning oven on clean for four hours. What do you have to lose? They are either ruined or not.

You might want to have another self-cleaning or two of the oven prior to any important cooking. Olive oil = good, straight 40 wt., maybe only to true Detroit Diesel enthusiasts.

[on the hook]

Greetings all,

I had a turbo exhaust housing failure (you know) and got black soot all over my turbo and manifold blankets. Along with some engine areas. After 5 days in the hole, everything is cleaned, repaired, repainted and replaced on the engine and working fine. However, I needed to clean the turbo blankets so I scubbed and degreased them and have them drying in the sun. I talked to a Detroit mechanic today and he told me that from now on, they will always smoke and stink up my engine room. WTF? Has anyone else ever cleaned / washed your exhaust blankets and did you experience any problems?

Thanks,

Captned
78 46 CON
MBMM

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