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Old 08-26-2007, 07:38 AM
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just wondering i got a really dirty aluminum intake manifold, and was wondering what can i use to clean it. dont want to buy a new one just clean the one i have. Ive heard anyone from oven cleaner, brake fluid just need more info on someone that has done it. THanks the newbie. now 355sbc s10 soon to be ls2 s10....
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I have used Oven Cleaner a bunch of times....Just dont leave it on for long....Spray it on leave it for Maybe 5 mins and rinse with water
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Brake parts cleaner?
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Wont oven cleaner turn aluminum black? My suggestion is simple green.
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Engine degreaser first and then simple green. It should come out nice. Good luck!
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Wont oven cleaner turn aluminum black? My suggestion is simple green.

No it Cleans it well.....If you leave it on there it will start to Eat it !!!
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Wesley's Bleach White- whitewall tire cleaner works well also.
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Auto Zone brand carb cleaner. It eats carbon like its melted butter!

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If the intake is off the vehicle, you can take it to a local machine shop and have it blasted with glass beeds. It will look like new for not much money.
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bead blaster is what i always use
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