ok..ive used simple green and the castrol degreaser..engine cleaner. i just got my motor back and it didnt look that shiny like i thought i was going to be so i tried cleaning but it seems to be stained somehow. do u guy know anything else i can use to clean it? id rather much clean it than paint it aluminum. btw..this motor is sitting in my garage so hard corners and stuff are not an issue.

 

post pics so we can see exactly what it looks like

 

Time to break out the rattle-cans. It was the only solution for my old ZC. Re-sprayed the block and intake manifold...And later the valve cover. I can't even describe the night and day difference. All of a sudden you then realize that little things like the dirty A/C condenser...


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o man..what kind of paint did u use? has it ever flaked? ive heard that if later on i spray it with simple green the paint will come off.

i dont have any pics..ill try to get some up though

 

High heat engine block paint...They also have a similar paint for intake manifolds...Every auto parts store carries it. Never had any problems with the paint coming off...Just don't hold a super high pressure blaster 4 inches away from the painted surface.

 

thanks. i may have to do this if its my last resort.

 

ok..im gonna paint this sucker..btw. does the ref cae if its painted? thanks.

 

As far as I know, paint will not affect anyhting whatsoever.

 

you should use a 3500 psi pressure washer. I use that and it cleans my motor to perfection. Then I put max 2001 on the hoses. *note - The motor should be running, if you are planning to use the motor within 2-5 days.*

 

If you have the time, and the money, you could take it to be hot tanked by a machinist shop.

 

it was hot tanked but the freaking thing looks like it has underwater stains some how. anyhow..i painted it..but the freakin thing came out like a JG painted motor. the cap was a dull grey..but when it came out..it came out all shiny.

 

It will most likely get slightly dull after some warm up and cooling down sessions...Don't fret.

 

thats good to hear.