Cleaning up the motor...what to use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ivorton74 · 01-08-2012, 08:09 PM

My motor needs some cleaning up. its got a lot of gunk and crap from oil leaks etc and it looks horrid. I tried cleaning it in the summer but it didnt get as clean as I wanted it. I used engine brite engine cleaner but that didn't work too well. what do u guys use to clean ur motors. any advice is appreciated.

RandyP · 01-08-2012, 08:48 PM

Super Clean Degreaser

We use that stuff a lot. If you use it straight, you'll strip the paint off the motor as well. We cut it down 1/10 with water and put it in a spray bottle. Works well for cleaning brake dust off of wheels and a general degreaser and cleaner.

*mrhino* · 01-08-2012, 09:29 PM

"Easy off oven cleaner" someone on the forum suggested it once and I gave it a try. best thing iv used yet. Better than that Gunk crap

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-08-2012, 09:39 PM

I amuse the engine bright DEGREASER not the cleaner works well for me. I use a wire brush and usually have the engines out of the vehicle. Then I use vht engine enamel and a clear coat and fix any oil leaks and the engines stay rather clean. Another think to look into is one of those high pressure steam cleaners detail shops use. Those are the best
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cory d · 01-08-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhino

"Easy off oven cleaner" someone on the forum suggested it once and I gave it a try. best thing iv used yet. Better than that Gunk crap

also a good trick for removing anodizing. so if you have anodized aluminum parts dont us eoven cleaner

sethv · 01-09-2012, 12:18 AM

+1 on the Easy Off. It eats all the gunk off your engine. Just be careful about getting it in your eyes, trust me.

ivorton74 · 01-09-2012, 12:21 AM

easy off over cleaner huh? theres something ill have to try. i think i have some in my kitchen somewhere. my engine just looks disgraceful. i seen some nice looking engines on here. wish mine could look like them. even under my engine's covered in gunk and crap.

sethv · 01-09-2012, 12:31 AM

It would probably eat your spark plug wires, so I'd be careful. That stuff's pretty strong.

babyJay · 01-09-2012, 09:45 AM

Add another vote for the oven cleaner. It really works wonders. I've used it on a few now. You can pick it up at a dollar general for a couple bucks a can. Get 2 or 3 cans and apply liberally.

01-08-2012, 08:09 PM	#1
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Cleaning up the motor...what to use? My motor needs some cleaning up. its got a lot of gunk and crap from oil leaks etc and it looks horrid. I tried cleaning it in the summer but it didnt get as clean as I wanted it. I used engine brite engine cleaner but that didn't work too well. what do u guys use to clean ur motors. any advice is appreciated.

01-08-2012, 08:48 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? Super Clean Degreaser We use that stuff a lot. If you use it straight, you'll strip the paint off the motor as well. We cut it down 1/10 with water and put it in a spray bottle. Works well for cleaning brake dust off of wheels and a general degreaser and cleaner. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

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mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? "Easy off oven cleaner" someone on the forum suggested it once and I gave it a try. best thing iv used yet. Better than that Gunk crap Last edited by mrhino; 01-08-2012 at 10:19 PM.

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INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? I amuse the engine bright DEGREASER not the cleaner works well for me. I use a wire brush and usually have the engines out of the vehicle. Then I use vht engine enamel and a clear coat and fix any oil leaks and the engines stay rather clean. Another think to look into is one of those high pressure steam cleaners detail shops use. Those are the best Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-09-2012, 12:18 AM	#6
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? +1 on the Easy Off. It eats all the gunk off your engine. Just be careful about getting it in your eyes, trust me. __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

01-09-2012, 12:21 AM	#7
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? easy off over cleaner huh? theres something ill have to try. i think i have some in my kitchen somewhere. my engine just looks disgraceful. i seen some nice looking engines on here. wish mine could look like them. even under my engine's covered in gunk and crap.

01-09-2012, 12:31 AM	#8
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? It would probably eat your spark plug wires, so I'd be careful. That stuff's pretty strong. __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

01-09-2012, 09:45 AM	#9
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Cleaning up the motor...what to use? Add another vote for the oven cleaner. It really works wonders. I've used it on a few now. You can pick it up at a dollar general for a couple bucks a can. Get 2 or 3 cans and apply liberally. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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