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Old 12-15-2010, 03:41 AM
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I have the the engine bay somewhat open for head/ cam swap and am wanting to clean all the accumulated grime/oil etc. stuck to the timing cover, around the oilpan, motor mounts etc. before I crack the engine open. I was thinking a bucket of water/dawn and a scrub brush and rag. or a big can of carb cleaner and rag. Would either be a good idea?
What have you guys done that works well or what do you suggest?
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steam cleaning works best
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How do you have it somewhat open?
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really should have cleaned it with a power washer and some degreaser or engine cleaner before you opened it up...

I would wait until you have it back together and clean it well
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sorry for the confusion, its not opened up yet. intake, crank pulley, exhaust, radiator are all out and timing cover, valley cover and valve covers are all still in place.
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The guy's at my dealer would pressure wash the whole bay(with it running) spray it down with AA and run it for about 10 min's, ive done this myself at a coin op car wash and it look's great if you need just a basic cleaning.



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