tootybaby

Does anyone know where I can go or what i can do to clean my long block supppper clean?

civic_r87111

Take it and get it soda blasted, that's about the only way with things together. U can use a good degreaser or some simple green but nether of those r going to get it super clean.

93hatchshellfs

carb cleaner, ugk engine degreaser, or simple green

tootybaby

Soda blasted? I've heard of something blasting but i forget what was the first word before blasting hahah. Ive tried some degreasers but it was as clean as i wanted. By the way, what iss Soda Blasting?

EasternBandit

Usually a good degreaser and elbow grease does it. I've heard of people sealing everything up real well and having it bead blasted, or use a pressure washer(just water). I'm always afraid of stuff getting in somewhere so I just use a degreaser like purple power or simple green.

tootybaby

I just want to clean the engine like new. With purple power or simple green Im going to have to put in way more then some elbow grease, lol. That's going to take me days...

EasternBandit

You'd be surprised. I haven't used simple green before but purple power worked wonders, cleaned my head/block/tranny with it. A good brush will help too. Spent maybe 6 hours total on all of it. Just do one section a day so you don't get tired of cleaning as fast.

Frozen E

Get some etching wheel cleaner. No idea where you'd find it. I haven't been able to find it at parts stores in years.

Here you go, this is what you're looking for.
http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-One-Etch.../dp/B00062ZKPW

tootybaby

Should I use a steel brush? Does anyone have pictures of any of these products used on an engine??

newtron63h

take it to a machine shop or engine shop, they can put it in their parts washer and itll come out spotless. i would recommend having all the oil galleys cleaned at the same time

EasternBandit

I wouldn't use a steel brush as it would probably score the aluminum. I'd find the stiffest non-metal brush you can.

The one here would make you take everything apart before they cleaned it. I don't think he wants to do that. But you could always call your local machine shop and ask.

smd4life

brake cleaner if your replacing gaskets that get exposed to the stuff

Frozen E

Find that mag cleaner. I used a regular toothbrush after spraying the stuff on and a water hose. No having to load up your engine in the back of a truck or anything. Do it right in your driveway. Great stuff. I'm going to go on a hunt to go find some today. I have my new engine sitting on a stand. Might as well clean the hell out of it.If I find some I'll post before and after shots.

But take my word for it, it's by far the best stuff for how little of an *** pain you'll go through to clean your engine.

civic_r87111

Well soda blasting is the same as bead blasting, they just use bakingsoda instead of glass bead. Because soda won't hurt anything or scratch the metal if it is lodged in places when it is put back together.

tootybaby

Bump

vtechjunkie

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It sounds like the etching is the best way to go. I'll go get some myself!

rick_rabies

valve job the head and hone the clynders. its cheaper than you think

Frozen E

Let me know what you think of it. The stuff was awesome when I used it. Hope they didn't "dumb down" the formula. Checked Wal Mart last night and they didn't have any.

0Sales@Bisimoto.com

The old etching stuff was the jam. i could feel that stuff eating through my gloves haha. If that is still available i would definitely use that

roycivic92

i heard theres a brand of degrease(bear) thats works great.