c_r_thomson 0 Posted August 28, 2006 Hi all, I need to know what i can and can't clean while i've got the head off my engine. Everything is filthy and i need to know what to use on what bit etc. Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_r_thomson 0 Posted August 28, 2006 Come on people! I've seen the pictures of some of your engine bays and you guys know what to clean/avoid and the best cleaner for the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacey205 2 Posted August 28, 2006 To be fair a bit more detail wouldnt go amiss. What exactly do you want to clean, the head, the block, the engine bay itself ? If its the head or other engine bits Id suggest parafin and a brush (i.e. old toothbrush) to remove carbon, caked on s*it etc. Even better would be to get it cleaned in a parafin tank at your local engine rebuilder or something. Cleanign the engine bay itself, Gunk or similar, stiff brush (but not so stiff to scratch the paint) and alot of elbow grease. HTH Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_r_thomson 0 Posted August 28, 2006 Thanks Michael I'm mostly interested in cleaning the block. It's covered in old oil! Wouldn't mind polishing up the inlet manifold etc while i'm at it. Any tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted August 28, 2006 Wurth wheel and engine cleaner, do a google. Its expensive but well worth the cash.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickie 3 Posted August 28, 2006 to clean oil you can get degreeser at most places.. cleaning carbon off was hard i found so i just used wet and dry sand paper.. also cleaning wires and stuff like that i would use WD40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BrainFluid Posted August 28, 2006 Petrols the best to clean with, but not on your paint work. See your other thread for full explanation.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
