07-21-2005, 08:24 AM
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Engine clean-up help
Im working on painting my engine while i have it out of the car.......im trying to get the oil off the side of the block so i can paint it....How do i do that?...........I tried parts washer solvent. and i found a can of engine degreaser.and tried it........and i know wiping the oil off dont work...........what is the best way to do that?
A small problem to make a thread about..i know....
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07-21-2005, 08:36 AM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
soaked in degreaser then power washed with warm water i sabout the only way I know of.
But, you "found" a can of degreaser? The stuff breaks down, especially if it's been sitting in your garage in heat/cold.
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07-21-2005, 08:41 AM
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my dad bought it last year when he was working on some guys harley...i'll try more degreaser.........spraying some on and letting it sit?
Btw im not a newbie no more........im a regular!
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1984 Camaro 5.7L 350
700R4
Holley 650 Cfm
Edelbrock Performer Intake-Manifold
Crane Cams Duration @ .050": 204/214 Lift:420/442
Summit HEI Distributor
Hedman Shorty Headers
Hedman Y-pipe
Dynomax Turbo cat-back
NOS Decal
VTEC Decal
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07-21-2005, 09:00 AM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
yeah, you have to let it soak for a few minutes. It actually works best after running the motor for few to heat the surface.
and, if you go through extreme temp varations over the year, yes, stuff goes bad quick. every spring I find myself restocking.
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07-21-2005, 11:32 AM
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Engine is out? Good. Simple green and a paint brush to scrub it a bit, then hose it off.
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07-21-2005, 11:56 AM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
brake cleaner works wonders on engine oil
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07-21-2005, 12:42 PM
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Stiff brush always works.
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07-21-2005, 01:43 PM
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thanks alot guys, i got it clean! I'm painting the oilpan,block,and heads Chevrolet orange. I have chrome looking valve covers..and im gonna leave the intake manifold black and the aircleaner assembly black....i'll post pics when its all painted
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1984 Camaro 5.7L 350
700R4
Holley 650 Cfm
Edelbrock Performer Intake-Manifold
Crane Cams Duration @ .050": 204/214 Lift:420/442
Summit HEI Distributor
Hedman Shorty Headers
Hedman Y-pipe
Dynomax Turbo cat-back
NOS Decal
VTEC Decal
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07-21-2005, 03:07 PM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
is the intake manifold iron or aluminum??? cuz if you are going true chevy style an iron intake should be painted orange with the rest of the engine, and if its aluminum, you shuld leave it nekked
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07-21-2005, 03:26 PM
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aluminum
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1984 Camaro 5.7L 350
700R4
Holley 650 Cfm
Edelbrock Performer Intake-Manifold
Crane Cams Duration @ .050": 204/214 Lift:420/442
Summit HEI Distributor
Hedman Shorty Headers
Hedman Y-pipe
Dynomax Turbo cat-back
NOS Decal
VTEC Decal
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07-21-2005, 03:45 PM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
then leve it nekked my good man 
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07-21-2005, 05:47 PM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
lmao<<<< being a post whore 
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07-21-2005, 09:46 PM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
lol, why would chevy use orange to paint their engines instead of red? lol, you said it your self 'chevy is red bowtie', so why not use red instead of orange?
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07-21-2005, 11:27 PM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
i know its clean now but i was told by a mechanic the oven cleaner will clean the helll outta engine parts, but that was after i used 9 bottles of degreaser already.
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07-22-2005, 12:54 AM
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Re: Engine clean-up help
What about Oven Cleaner? Or is that stuff bad for the engine?
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