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johnnymack

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Cleaning the engine
« on: January 18, 2011, 02:16:15 »
does anybody know what I can use to clean the engine , mostly the aluminum head etc.
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merrill

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Re: Cleaning the engine
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2011, 02:50:52 »
if the motor is cool, I have used simple green.

spray on full strength and then rinse.

if needed a nylon brush can help with the greasy areas.
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Re: Cleaning the engine
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2011, 04:28:28 »
There are many products such as degreasers etc but I once stumbled upon a garage and they use simple washing detergents in powder form because they told me that it's the best to get rid of oil.  I have tried it and it works quite well.  Dissolve some in water, and wipe the engine and then soft rinse!  Just a two cents suggestion...
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Re: Cleaning the engine
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2011, 13:22:40 »
Good Morning to all,

Would you use Simple green on the firewall padding as well or just mild soap and water?  I want to detail the engine bay as soon as Mother Nature permits!

tx,
Joe
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Re: Cleaning the engine
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2011, 22:01:26 »
Hello Joe,

Some mild soap and water should just do fine for the firewall pad. I suggest to treat that original part as gentle as possible.
Dishwasher detergent works best for most places/items on the cars ... ;)

Best,

Achim
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