 Polishing/Cleaning engine while in the engine bay |
 Aug 29, 2012 - 3:10 PM
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My engine bay is pretty damn clean on the whole, but the block and intake manifold have some normal corrosion. I was wondering if anyone has tried cleaning/polishing the engine while it was still in the engine bay. I was thinking maybe a small wirebrush and some degreaser or some other type of cleaner?
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Aug 29, 2012 - 4:42 PM
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Wire brush, degreaser, and some throttle/carb cleaner will get it. That and some steel wool, I find the Scotch Brite stainless steel wool most excellent for cleaning off parts. Discovered that when I took the worn out one from washing dishes and used it to clean the intake cover and manifold heat shield. Also does a great job of removing RTV silicone, in case you ever need to remove some.
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Xander_X Polishing/Cleaning engine while in the engine bay Aug 29, 2012 - 3:10 PM
Special_Edy Oven cleaner or a strong base is what you need to ... Aug 29, 2012 - 3:20 PM Nihil Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't WD-40 g... Aug 29, 2012 - 3:47 PM
trdproven QUOTE (Nihil @ Aug 30, 2012 - 6:47 A... Aug 29, 2012 - 5:10 PM Xander_X QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Aug 29, 2012 - 3... Aug 29, 2012 - 4:18 PM Xander_X Thanks guys! I'll try it all when I get th... Sep 1, 2012 - 9:43 AM Nihil I'll use this topic to avoid opening a new one... Sep 1, 2012 - 12:08 PM Box The intake cover is easy to get to and remove. Re... Sep 1, 2012 - 12:59 PM Smaay yes the nice thing about the 7A intake manifold, i... Sep 1, 2012 - 7:38 PM njccmd2002 be careful about sandblasting, make sure there is ... Sep 1, 2012 - 7:50 PM Xander_X QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Sep 1, 2012 - 7... Sep 2, 2012 - 8:56 PM delusionz I hit my manifold, valve cover, ic, water inlet/ou... Sep 3, 2012 - 3:41 PM Box Soda blasting is the best thing ever, just saying. Sep 3, 2012 - 3:51 PM |
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