Cleaning Engine Parts - Help

Thumbie · February 1st, 2010, 05:31 PM

ModMustang97:

any of the above will work, because we have experience with these methods so they are proven. pick one that sounds good, or if ur feelin spunky try em all let us know which is best

ModMustang97GT · February 3rd, 2010, 04:56 PM

I have used brake clean in the past, It works well. Its a bit nasty though, so I might try something different. My main issue is the dirt and grime, I don't want it to find its way into the motor.

On a side note. I have a set of PI heads that have been sitting around for about 2 years. Any tips on cleaning it out and making sure its good to go?

When we cleaned out stuff in our hydroplane we used karosene( probably totally wrong spelling). It was great, but not sure where I'd get any, and if that is really a good idea for the air pathways.

Thumbie · February 3rd, 2010, 07:17 PM

hmmm...can't help you there. if it were ME i'd have them ported/polished and the works at a machine shop....but that can set you back lol.

i guess some sort of engine degreaser should work, just make sure it dries and stuff before lubin the cams and valves and whatnot. is there some sort of surface coating in the pathways? if so...

BOOSTED96 · February 5th, 2010, 05:04 PM

I am going to try the write up when I get off work with the simple green and then F21. I scrubbed the engine last night since I cant drive it and I am waiting for my new procharger D1 head unit to arrive. You can use an old toothbrush or your ex girlfriends toothbrush she left at your house like I did!..lmfao

February 1st, 2010, 05:31 PM	#21
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	ModMustang97: any of the above will work, because we have experience with these methods so they are proven. pick one that sounds good, or if ur feelin spunky try em all let us know which is best __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

February 3rd, 2010, 04:56 PM	#22
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have used brake clean in the past, It works well. Its a bit nasty though, so I might try something different. My main issue is the dirt and grime, I don't want it to find its way into the motor. On a side note. I have a set of PI heads that have been sitting around for about 2 years. Any tips on cleaning it out and making sure its good to go? When we cleaned out stuff in our hydroplane we used karosene( probably totally wrong spelling). It was great, but not sure where I'd get any, and if that is really a good idea for the air pathways. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

February 3rd, 2010, 07:17 PM	#23
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm...can't help you there. if it were ME i'd have them ported/polished and the works at a machine shop....but that can set you back lol. i guess some sort of engine degreaser should work, just make sure it dries and stuff before lubin the cams and valves and whatnot. is there some sort of surface coating in the pathways? if so... __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

February 5th, 2010, 05:04 PM	#24
BOOSTED96 Regular 1996 STEEDA Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 212 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am going to try the write up when I get off work with the simple green and then F21. I scrubbed the engine last night since I cant drive it and I am waiting for my new procharger D1 head unit to arrive. You can use an old toothbrush or your ex girlfriends toothbrush she left at your house like I did!..lmfao __________________ Highly Intelligent Modular Young Gun! Get off my D1 SON!!

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