Engine Degreasing
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Engine Degreasing
My 90 L98 engine bay is in need of cleaning. Does anyone recommend a brand/type of engine degreaser/cleaner that they had great success with? Also, I know that I will need to cover the distributor, but is there anything else I should cover and/or try to avoid spraying to avoid any problems? I did a search on this and found a great idea to use steel wool in addition to engine degreaser. Any other tips anyone have? Thanks a lot! :thumbs:
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Re: Engine Degreasing (90whitevette)
My 90 L98 engine bay is in need of cleaning. Does anyone recommend a brand/type of engine degreaser/cleaner that they had great success with? Also, I know that I will need to cover the distributor, but is there anything else I should cover and/or try to avoid spraying to avoid any problems? I did a search on this and found a great idea to use steel wool in addition to engine degreaser. Any other tips anyone have? Thanks a lot! :thumbs:
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: Engine Degreasing (90whitevette)
I have had great success with a product called "orange blast" it's available at walmart. It's a citrus based degreaser. Just spray on and hose down, no scrubbing. Heavily soiled areas might need a second application. After the degrease, spray the compartment down with some tire-foam and go for a ride long enough to get the engine up to temp for ~20 minutes. You'll be amazed how great it looks. :cheers:
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Engine Degreasing (JCAIRE2)
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Cover alternator and distrib with plastic bag. Spray with straight Simple Green. Wait a few minutes. Rinse with hose. Apply tire foam or other dressing to hoses etc. and drive till dry.
If you want to spend a little time, wipe the aluminum down with Flitz or other metal polish to brighten it up.
Gotta love that the L98 has no Opti-Crap.
[Modified by Flame Red, 10:06 AM 9/18/2003]
Cover alternator and distrib with plastic bag. Spray with straight Simple Green. Wait a few minutes. Rinse with hose. Apply tire foam or other dressing to hoses etc. and drive till dry.
If you want to spend a little time, wipe the aluminum down with Flitz or other metal polish to brighten it up.
Gotta love that the L98 has no Opti-Crap.
[Modified by Flame Red, 10:06 AM 9/18/2003]
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Re: Engine Degreasing (90whitevette)
I used an engine degreaser (don't remember which brand) on my 86. I let it sit for a few minutes & then hit it w/the pressure washer. Covering the alt, dist, etc. I agree about the Simple Green, but I used that after the engine degreaser. I think degreaser is stronger for breaking down built up sludge. I use Simple Green by hand & rag.
