Degreasing an engine - dumb question
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Degreasing an engine - dumb question
As one of my winter project I want to clean all the gunk and crud off my engine. I've read on this forum about using Simple Green or Orange Crush as a degreaser. Once it is sprayed on what do you guys do to keep the runoff from contaminating everything? My garage floor is epoxied (Rustoleum) so I'm not worried about it. But I have a new concrete driveway and would hate to have that crap staining it and also leaving puddles which could be tracked into the house (not good for marital bliss).
I guess on alternative is to park it on the street when I do it, and let it flush into the sewer but I don't think the EPA would be happy.
I guess on alternative is to park it on the street when I do it, and let it flush into the sewer but I don't think the EPA would be happy.
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (6t9l4t6)
Car wash. I would not use Simple Green if you have alum parts, it is high in alkyloids (think that was it :confused: ) and when I used it, it left a crust on my alum intake where I did not get every little trace of it off.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (6t9l4t6)
Simple Green is biodegradable, and would not harm your lawn if you park under a nice shady tree BUT, as mentioned above, rinse well.
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (Fevre)
Car wash. I would not use Simple Green if you have alum parts, it is high in alkyloids (think that was it :confused: ) and when I used it, it left a crust on my alum intake where I did not get every little trace of it off.
[Modified by Fevre, 2:20 PM 10/2/2003]
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (SharkintheWoods)
If the motors comin out, get it hot tanked and rebuild... :yesnod:
But then again I can only give you a 1/4 of that view as I'm not done yet! :jester
But then again I can only give you a 1/4 of that view as I'm not done yet! :jester
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (ZD75blue)
Take a pair of ramps to a do-it-yourself car wash in the middle of the night, and have fun. It's a dirty job, so remember to take some clean clothes and underwear, and a towel--you don't want to mess up the interior of your baby... :jester:
:cheers:
-Pedro
:cheers:
-Pedro
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (6t9l4t6)
Not a dumb Question. I used a kiddy pool to catch the run off and also put newspapers on the floor. The pools maybe out of season now. Put it up on jack stands with tires removed. The stands will have to be located behind the front wheel on the frame. Be safe. Make sure the car is secure when doing this.
[Modified by Tom77, 12:06 PM 10/3/2003]
[Modified by Tom77, 12:06 PM 10/3/2003]
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Re: Degreasing an engine - dumb question (6t9l4t6)
OK, but what should I use to clean the engine bay and beneath the floor pan to remove the power steering fluid, etc. that blew onto everything from front to rear? Have pressure washer but car in on stands being disassembled. Suggestions.
