Hi all I've been cleaning my engine
To this
Using petrol and washing detergent.
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Cleaning my engine
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Re: Cleaning my engine
1968 Monza 140 4-Speed Posi
Rob
Chebanse, IL
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Re: Cleaning my engine
Progress looks good. Using "Petrol" brings to mind gasoline. That could be dangerous.
Many auto parts stores have a product called "Engine Degreaser". Basically you spray it on, liberally, let it sit for a few minutes, then use a water hose with a spray head to wash it off. On really caked on grease, a scraper can be used first, then use the degreaser.
Most of the degreasers are safe for paint.
Many of my engine parts are glossy black powder coat. After driving a while, there is a dirt build up. The degreaser is sprayed on, and let to sit 10 minutes. Then hosed off.
Then "Pledge" furniture spray wax is applied and the engine, sheet metal and other parts really shine.
Many auto parts stores have a product called "Engine Degreaser". Basically you spray it on, liberally, let it sit for a few minutes, then use a water hose with a spray head to wash it off. On really caked on grease, a scraper can be used first, then use the degreaser.
Most of the degreasers are safe for paint.
Many of my engine parts are glossy black powder coat. After driving a while, there is a dirt build up. The degreaser is sprayed on, and let to sit 10 minutes. Then hosed off.
Then "Pledge" furniture spray wax is applied and the engine, sheet metal and other parts really shine.
Jerry Whitt
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN
Retired
Hemet, Callifornia
65 Monza, purchased new
65 Corsa convertible
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN
Retired
Hemet, Callifornia
65 Monza, purchased new
65 Corsa convertible
Re: Cleaning my engine
I have been using Zep commercial degreaser that I got from Home Depot. Works well but be careful on painted parts. Does not seem to hurt aluminum.
Jeff
Jeff
1965 140 Corsa
1968 140 Monza convertible 4 speed
1965 Corsa Convertible
1966 Crown V8 383 435hp
1986 Buick GN V6 600hp
1968 140 Monza convertible 4 speed
1965 Corsa Convertible
1966 Crown V8 383 435hp
1986 Buick GN V6 600hp