cleaning engine
03-25-2009, 05:08 PM
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03-25-2009, 08:52 PM
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Re: cleaning engine
I think he's looking for brands, etc.. What else is on the market for products besides Purple Power?
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03-26-2009, 10:27 AM
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Re: cleaning engine
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.
03-26-2009, 07:21 PM
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Re: cleaning engine
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
Here's a good how to
http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=4
03-27-2009, 08:02 AM
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