Is there a way to safely clean cats?
Is there a way to safely clean cats? I'm in the middle of an engine swap and want to know if there is a safe way to clean out the cats. The previous motor had a head problem and sucked down a lot of oil and we'd like to clean them out. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I usually give them a bath every month or so. More in the summer time if they've been outside. Flea dip might not hurt either. I use lukewarm water and baby shampoo. They usually fight like hell, but theyre getting used to it i guess
i wouldnt even bother cleaning them, just pick up some new ones. either oem ones you can find on ebay or people selling them on various ls1 sites. or if you have an aftermarket setup pick up some carsound cats off of ebay.
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You can use any inexpensive solvent for motor oil such as gasoline, kerosine or paint thinner. Get a big plastic tub and submerge the cats and slosh them around. Fill and empty them several times. Then drain them and let them dry thoroughly. Wear rubber gloves and avoid ignition sources.
Last edited by Gary Z; Jun 26, 2004 at 04:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by Gary Z
You can use any inexpensive solvent for motor oil such as gasoline, kerosine or paint thinner. Get a big plastic tub and submerge the cats and slosh them around. Fill and empty them several times. Then drain them and let them dry thoroughly. Wear rubber gloves and avoid ignition sources.
Seriously, gasoline is a VERY bad idea for a number of reasons, the least of which is you'll not get all of the vapors out and when they first light off they might just light off!. If there was enough oil baked on the substrate (ceramic core) to require this type of cleaning, replace them as suggested by jrp. Why not buy hi-flow cats in the process? Better performance and you'll pass emissions. Good chance you won't with the oily cats, even after cleaning.
Good luck.
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