I was planning on cleaning up my motor before it gets dropped in the car, and also cleaning up the engine bay b4 the swap, any suggestions on the products i should use? i was thinking maybe some brillo pads and degreaser for the block/trans? what should i use to wipe down the bay that wont hurt the paint?

 

as for a degreaser... i recommend " Gunk " works VERY GOOD..

try to make it hot, then spray and watch the grease or dirt peel off

 

engine brite ..&.. simple green

 

simple green works pretty good

 

thanks, can i find the simple green and engine brite @ stores like pep boys?? and whats best for me to scrub with? wire brush? brillo pads?

 

Just use gunk or simple green, probabaly won't need to scrub it. Let it sit in the sun, soak it with either product, wait a little bit and but out a sick hose and hose it down. If you're not happy with results, redo. Gunk/engine bright you can get at any auto store. Simple green is a house hold cleaning product, you can probably get it at wal-mart and stores likes that.

 

ive tried gunk and it sucks ***....doesnt really work. simple green gets my vote

 

Since you have a lot of room to work in the engine bay, and want to clean up the paint, I would just use a sponge with some carwash soap if you're worried about damaging the paint. For those hard to reach places you could use a toothbrush or some long q-tips if you're really ****.

Also, although you're doing it with the motor out of the car, this is a writeup from Bunmango's Car detailing FAQ:

ENGINE BAY


Make sure engine is warm, but not hot. Cold engines are harder to remove grease and oil from.
** Check the directions on the engine cleaner/degreaser you are using, though. Some specifically say to clean the engine when cold only. **


Cover your distributor (if you do not know what or where it is, get a manual for your car), alternator and fuse box. Most electronics under your hood are adequately sealed for rain water splashing up on them, but high pressure water is another story.

Spray your favorite degreaser liberally all over your engine and engine bay (I've had good success with Greased Lightning's Orange Blast and Simple Green.) Let it sit for about 5 minutes. If your engine is really dirty, then after the 5 minutes, spray it down again and wait an additional 5 minutes.

Spray the engine and engine bay with high pressure rinse water - but even though your distributor may be covered, still use lower pressure around it to be on the safe side.

Any remaining grime, spray again with degreaser, and use a stiff brush if needed. Rinse again.

Remove the plastic coverings and start the engine. Let it run until it is dry. You will have to dry the painted surfaces in the engine bay and the underside of the hood with a towel.

Dress any hoses, etc. you want with rubber/vinyl dressing.

 

thanks

 

definately use simple green and follow the steps above.