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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:53 PM
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Just went through an engine transplant and thaught I'd clean up the underhood area.Walmart sells a product called "Simple Green"in the Automotive section. This stuff really works. I used to stink up the house with gasoline or kerosene,but not anymore. Spray it on,use a brush to work it in abit,spray with water to rinse. I used it on the 355 block to clean it off and it looks like I hot tanked the block.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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Undiluted Simple Green rocks. And it's biodegradeable even if the engine spooge it removes isn't.
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Just make sure you get it ALL off, I did not and it make a nice crusty coat on my aluminum intake and heads. :(
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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Simple Green is great stuff. I recently found another product that works fabulous. It's made by ZEP, and is called Big Orange. If anyplace around you sells ZEP stuff try it out. It's much better than Orange Clean.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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Default Re: Found a great engine degreaser. (Dalannex)

I clean my engine compartment at least once a year with full strength Simple Green. Just be sure engine is COLD.
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