9hatch6

what would be the safest way to clean a block, still has pistons and ****, oil pan, all that but no header. i was thinking about powerwashing it. just cover up the holes.

black_EM1

I'd cover up the holes and use brake cleaner. But that's just me.

9hatch6

u think its better to use brake cleaner and do it by hand or just hose it, or power wash it.

black_EM1

Can't really say for sure. I'm exceedingly skittish about putting water near a block. I cleaned mine with brake cleaner and a scrub brush.

db8gsr_teg

brake cleaner or carb choke cleaner

instructor74

gunk engine bright then scrub and rinse with water no need to pressure wash.

eeleaj

id go with plugging up the holes and using brake cleaner on it then wipe it down

unknown0001

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Don't need to power wash it, just get the brake cleaner and clean off as much as you can with a hand scrub, then get simple grean to clean up any other left over dirt and grime on the block with a hand scrub again.

The block will come out nice and clean after your done with it
just make sure to tape up any oil/coolant/intake/exhaust passages into the engine

9hatch6

thanks fellas.