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Old May 13, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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I was just wondering what methods are effective for cleaning deep grime on engines, my block is dirty as hell. What do you guys use?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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ORANGE CLEAN
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Old May 13, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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what about to scrub junx with?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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Engine Degreaser
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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I use...
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Old May 13, 2002 | 05:47 PM
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gunk...
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Old May 13, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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question - what will stop the motor from oxiding when i clean it??
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Old May 13, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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if you spray all that engine degreaser, can you spray your engine down with the hose after wards and just let it dry?

anything you have to cover up?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 06:08 PM
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a lot of info on engine cleaning here http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/?pa...or_compartment
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Old May 13, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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i needed this post...i need to clean my baby
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Old May 13, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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your friends moms dusch bag
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Old May 13, 2002 | 08:30 PM
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I use simple green but has anyone ever tried those steam machines I always see the infomercials for?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 11:29 PM
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I use simple green but has anyone ever tried those steam machines I always see the infomercials for?
I tried to use that thing but it just takes way too long. It worked well on the plastic parts and stuff, but as far as getting the grime off without using a degreaser, forget about it. easiest way is to find a place that'll do it for 20 bucks...
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Old May 14, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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your friends moms dusch bag

hi troll
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Old May 14, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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I use...
me to
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Old May 14, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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Simple Green for me too, works wonders. (make sure you cover your air filter, and your distributor cap!)
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Old May 14, 2002 | 03:47 AM
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Default Re: Best way to clean engine? (jonsteR)

I use this stuff too. I just hose the engine bay down with it, let it sit for about a minute and rinse it off with the mist funtion on my hose. Let me track down a picture real quick of my bay for you.
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Old May 14, 2002 | 03:51 AM
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Default Re: Best way to clean engine? (OutkastLV)

Nevermind, Imagestation and this computer do not get along so just check my webpage for pics if you want. I'll try again later.
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Old May 14, 2002 | 08:18 AM
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I use simple green!
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Old May 14, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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Heres the small pic. Click the link for the larger one. The small one doesnt do it justice.



http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2.jpg.orig.jpg
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