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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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what is the best stuff to clean engine with
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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even thought of using purple power and water???

fucking rocket science...
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Default Re: cleaning engine

Originally Posted by jamleanonit
what is the best stuff to clean engine with
ENGINE DEGREASER, wow that one should have been easy to figure out, or use purple power, or brake cleaner, or kerosene..... take it to a machine shop disassembled and have them acid dip it,
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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I think he's looking for brands, etc.. What else is on the market for products besides Purple Power?

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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I just use simple green and spray away on low pressure..... cover the battery terminals.....
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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I used 50/50 mix of simple green and water... spray it on avoiding the alternator and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then hit it with running water. Then fire the car up to let it dry.
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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didint need the smart ass remarks just looking for a good brand have used stuff in the past that left white residue
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didint need the smart ass remarks
those come free! sorry
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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I wouldn't use Simple Green (google search for Hydrogen Embrittlement). I would use a good purpose-built citrus degreaser. Wurth makes a good one. As does P21S. I have more of the P21S than I will ever use. If you are willing to come up here to Williamsburg, you're welcome to use it. Word of warning: it's safer because it needs elbow grease.

Here's a good how to
http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=4
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nftuatn
even thought of using purple power and water???

fucking rocket science...
I do the same, i wait to let the engine bay drive before i turn anything not to upset the sensors.



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