ashlee205gti 1 Posted June 20, 2006 Bit of an odd question, wasn't entirely sure which section to put it in, so apologies to admin in advance. If you havent got access to dips etc for cleaning a cylinder head, what do you use? Build up in the exhaust ports in particular. It's stubborn stuff, and i'm clever enough to know you don't just chisel away at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 74 2 Cars Posted June 20, 2006 Oven cleaner is great at decoking but best and easiest method is strip it down and chuck it in a dishwasher when nobody is home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted June 20, 2006 Would oven cleaner not be a bit harsh on the alloy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotthall39 0 Posted June 20, 2006 What about a really good engine degreaser/carbon stripper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemagical 1 Posted June 20, 2006 try redex or swarfega (look in wilkonsons for cheap prices). i used it on my throttle housing and it came up a treat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205turbo 32 2 Cars Posted June 20, 2006 pay a motor factors that have engineering shops the £15 they charge, cheapest and cleanest way of doing it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites