engine cleaner
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From: clayton nc
engine cleaner
what is the best and safest way to clean your engine while it is still installed in the car? is there anything out there that is "spray-on/spray-off" that works like a champ? any magic potion? my engine in my "82" isn't that dirty but there is some buildup of grease/dirt, specially in the corners and hard to get places
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
If you want a full on detail job, nothing beats good ol elbow grease! Spray on some Mean Green and start scrubbing. Power washing it okay, but to get all the detail you'll need to get yourself dirty in the process.
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. Louis Mo
what is the best and safest way to clean your engine while it is still installed in the car? is there anything out there that is "spray-on/spray-off" that works like a champ? any magic potion? my engine in my "82" isn't that dirty but there is some buildup of grease/dirt, specially in the corners and hard to get places .
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morrisonville Illinios
Watch out on the Simple Green we have had it etch the Polished Aluminum on my son's Harley and then it was a real #!$$ PIA to get it polished out again. We dilute it now and try it in an out of the way place first. Lot's of elbow grease and maybe a little kerosine/mineral spirts to first get rid of the really oil sludge and grime. Steam cleaner works nice too.
Good luck
wro87
Good luck
wro87
Drifting
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From: BETHEL PARK PENNSYLVANIA
drive to the car wash so the motor is warm, leave it running, spray eng degreaser on, let it work for 10 min and pressure wash it off. LEAVE THE CAR RUNNING, AND STAY AWAY FROM THE CARB AND DIST
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Drifting
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From: Sacramento California
It's a good idea to have a can of WD40 with you also. If the dist. gets wet a quick shot of WD40 and you're back in business.