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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Question Advice on cleaning engine bay?


She needs a good degreasing as im sure you guys can tell. Things to keep in mind i have a minor rear seal oil leak and this will be one of my spring projects as welll as body work. whats a good product to use what can be done in my driveway for under 25 bucks to freshen the old girl up
 
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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I have used some sort of spray grease remover and then a paint brush to agitate the dirt. I will place plastic over things I don't want to get wet and I will hose down the rest. Works alright but I haven't really taken my time with it otherwise it would be better.
 
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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You could try an engine degreaser, let it sit on a "warm" engine, then hose it off lightly.

For all of the other stuff that is left, a bunch of rags you don't care about and simple green.
 
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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^^ Have heard of that also.
 
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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so far ive done wd40 and a rag but i have big hands and cant get in some crevices
 
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Maybe its just me but won't that just make more of a mess? Using a lubricant and all to clean off things? Won't it attract dirt?
 
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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it was created as a cleaner its multipurpose for a reason and its the best way to get and old sticker off
 
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
You could try an engine degreaser, let it sit on a "warm" engine, then hose it off lightly.

For all of the other stuff that is left, a bunch of rags you don't care about and simple green.
X2 Simple Green works ..
 
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