search function isn't working right now, so don't know if there's another thread like this after about page 3 cause i stopped looking and decided to post cause i figured it wouldn't **** anybody off that much if it was asked again but...

i had an oil leak at my vtec solenoid that is now fixed but i can't seem to get all the oil off of the front of the block and the tranny case where it was leaking onto. i've gotten probably 80% of it off and now it's just kind of a light haze but im selling my car and i want it to shine like so many of your guys motors that i see. ie the pic of the motor in this dude's f/s thread:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1910070

i've think i've read something about using brake cleaner? but im not really sure enough that that's what i read to do it and potentially mess up my car. somebody on my hometown shop's forum said he'd head to use oven cleaner but he didn't know what kind, and again i just dont' want to use something w/o being sure it's safe to use.

also, i may just need to bite the bullet and spend like 4 or 5 hours w/hot soapy water and a brush but i already did that for about 2 hours saturday to get to this point and i'm just looking for an instant gratification kinda fix.

Thanks for taking the time to read, and any advice that's coming from personal experience that's definitley safe and effective is welcome

Thanks,
Ben

 

go buy some engine cleaner or simple green spray on. let soak presssure wash off

and that motor in the pics.. looks to be bead blasted or something! maybe painted..

 

search is down?? try http://www.google.com and the link you posted, im pretty sure he rattle canned the block.

 

oh... well i don't want it painted... i just want all the dirt/oil/anything thats on there off.

 

simple green, tooth brush, hose off

 

read! go get damn engine cleaner or simple green and pressure wash the ****

 

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just in case

 

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wow. ok guys, i ******* read what both of you said. jesus. i posted a question on a forum with thousands of people and im listening to what other people say. there was no need for you to be a jackass. im not an idiot, i don't sound like an idiot in my post and you should probably chill the expletive out. flame somebody who needs it, not somebody who's asking a legitimate question. and this post is more oriented towards the 2nd guy who responded, not the first cause he actually gave an answer. so second dude: eat a dick

 

Full polish

 

most people will say simple green or some sort. people ask this question alot.. if the motor is out. paint it or polish.. hahah

 

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lol time for some good ol

 

the search is working properly..
maybe ur not..?

 

mineral spirits works good too

 

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aren't pressure washers bad to use on the block? this is assuming if the motor is still in the car..

 

yeah, it is. and i already cleaned it with simple green. looks a lot better. thanks all that had good input.

 

why would it be bad to use if motor is in the car? if its out of the car its still the same damn thing. cover up the important stuff

 

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maybe ur not..?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no, the search was not working. maybe 6 hours after i posted the search was working, but it wasn't earlier. the site was down all this morning and as soon as it came back up, i could get to the threads but search would say something like "your search failed, please try again later". i'm not an idiot. i know how to use a search button. thanks

 

u might have something wrong.. cause u should know any degreaser will clean stuff.... sorry just saying

 

you're right. i'm sorry for asking what the safe way to clean my block is. my bad.

 

chill out man! iam just saying..
see where iam comming from!! but glad it worked

what do i clean my window with? window cleaner.

what do i clean my motor with? engine degreaser or some sort.. simplegreen