Cleaning the Engine Compartment
04-30-2007, 02:03 PM
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castrol Super Clean works well in the engine bay. I would avoid using cans and can of brake/carb cleaner in the engine bay and stick to a non petroleum solvent. Remember, some solvents work well on metals, others on plastics and others on paint. Another option is to take it to a detail shop and have it steam cleaned. It does not cost much and the results are perfect. just tell them where not to clean. In fact, I think it is well worth the $30-40 to have the under carriage cleaned before doing a motor, clutch or trans. I have an appointment to have the bottom of my Chevelle cleaned on Wednesday.
05-01-2007, 12:57 AM
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I had the underbody steamed cleand and it was wonderful for my rebuild. I would adivse against having the engine bay steam cleaned, because the solvent in the steam was to harsh for the aluminum.
05-01-2007, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy1212
I had the underbody steamed cleand and it was wonderful for my rebuild. I would adivse against having the engine bay steam cleaned, because the solvent in the steam was to harsh for the aluminum.
aww and the steam clean was sounding like a cheap alternative too
no shortcuts i guess for anything
05-01-2007, 03:23 AM
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I just taped plastic bags over some parts, sprayed a bunch of GUNK engine brite, let it sit, then took some brushes I bought at the dollar store and scrubbed away. I hosed it off and then repeated it 2 more times. Ive been meaning to do it again.... I dont work tommorow....maybe I'll post some pics
05-01-2007, 03:46 AM
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I recently cleaned my engine bay and I used a marine aluminum cleaner. I had the intake powder coated and some other parts including the fuel rail zinc coated but I haven't installed those yet.
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05-01-2007, 04:03 AM
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THIS IS NOT MY ENGINE (i have a NA so itll be a lil diffrent for you)
Just get the coverd parts with the brush and rag. Wipe down the plastics by the windshield with a rag too. I think I am going to clean my engine tommorow. Ill post pics on this thread then
Just get the coverd parts with the brush and rag. Wipe down the plastics by the windshield with a rag too. I think I am going to clean my engine tommorow. Ill post pics on this thread then
