Cleaning Engine Parts - Help

ModMustang97GT · January 27th, 2010, 03:17 PM

Hey Guys,

Just got a bunch of the parts I need to put the little lady back together. I have a bunch of stuff that I just kind of tossed to the side when I pulled it all apart. Stuff like my clutch pressure plate bolts and the timing chain cover. Anyone have any tips on how to clean them?

I know I should have taken better care when I pulled them out, but I just need to know a good way to clean em off. Bath of oil, degreaser or what.

Any help would be great. Thanks guys.

97S281 · January 27th, 2010, 03:33 PM

carburator cleaner, brake parts cleaner. Or you can scrub them with some degreaser.

sharkbait · January 27th, 2010, 07:42 PM

Superclean. Comes in a purple bottle. Then get a wire brush detaling kit and go at it with the Super clean.

Shits powerfull

330CubeGt · January 27th, 2010, 09:31 PM

Simple Green comes in handy depending on the job.

I normally use carb cleaner...

Ethan79 · January 27th, 2010, 10:11 PM

yeah brake clean and a god wire brush

Steelsoldi3r · January 27th, 2010, 10:49 PM

yea i agree with all of the above ^

97Dustang · January 27th, 2010, 11:09 PM

or go to tractor supply and they sell parts cleaner solvent, i have a dirty old sink that i fill with it and scrub parts in, really powerful, but kinda pricey, brake clean will probably do just as well and cheaper, but if you get the parts cleaner solvent make sure you wear gloves.

zigbigadoru · January 27th, 2010, 11:24 PM

you could try some of the stuff in this thread. dunno how much you could carry over but....
Engine Bay Cleaning **Look Here**

97S281 · January 28th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ethan79

yeah brake clean and a god wire brush

Where can I find one of these GOD wire brushes. They sound powerful.

culookn · January 28th, 2010, 09:15 PM

ive always used brakekleen to clean all of my parts. just wear gloves when you do

CobraPhoenix · January 29th, 2010, 10:48 PM

brake and carb cleaner is usually what i have laying around, but all suggestions will work fine. sandblaster is fun if you have one

silver46gt · January 30th, 2010, 07:53 AM

Brake-Kleen also gets my vote. But you can get the bobo brand Purple Power (aka Super Clean) at Wal-mart and it does the same thing. (2.50 gallon) Just my .02 worth.

98FireyGT! · January 30th, 2010, 06:34 PM

Go to costco and pick up a big bottle of Simple Green...

Ethan79 · January 31st, 2010, 08:50 PM

[QUOTE]Where can I find one of these GOD wire brushes. They sound powerful.[QUOTE]

Haha you know it!!

my keyboard hates me. a GOOD wire brush is what i meant

Thumbie · January 31st, 2010, 10:14 PM

put the bolts in a dixie cup and sparay engine degreaser in on them, let em sit for a bit. then ur shits legit!

BAM! that rhymes!! reps, anyone?

CobraPhoenix · January 31st, 2010, 10:16 PM

:facepalm...

rep is given for usefull info and good jokes. not lame rhymes

sorry

but reps will be give for the bolts in cup of degreaser

Ethan79 · January 31st, 2010, 10:35 PM

reps for brakeclean and wire brush anyone??

98FireyGT! · February 1st, 2010, 03:50 AM

no only for the god brush

98FireyGT! · February 1st, 2010, 03:51 AM

nope only for the god brush

CobraPhoenix · February 1st, 2010, 03:59 AM

double post FTL

January 27th, 2010, 03:17 PM	#1
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cleaning Engine Parts - Help Hey Guys, Just got a bunch of the parts I need to put the little lady back together. I have a bunch of stuff that I just kind of tossed to the side when I pulled it all apart. Stuff like my clutch pressure plate bolts and the timing chain cover. Anyone have any tips on how to clean them? I know I should have taken better care when I pulled them out, but I just need to know a good way to clean em off. Bath of oil, degreaser or what. Any help would be great. Thanks guys. __________________ 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

January 27th, 2010, 03:33 PM	#2
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,259 iTrader: 13 reviews	carburator cleaner, brake parts cleaner. Or you can scrub them with some degreaser. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

January 27th, 2010, 07:42 PM	#3
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.99 @ 113.9mph Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,630 iTrader: 9 reviews	Superclean. Comes in a purple bottle. Then get a wire brush detaling kit and go at it with the Super clean. Shits powerfull __________________ 374rwhp 456rwtq @ 8psi

January 27th, 2010, 09:31 PM	#4
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1994 Mustang 5.0 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,866 iTrader: 14 reviews	Simple Green comes in handy depending on the job. I normally use carb cleaner... __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

January 27th, 2010, 11:09 PM	#7
97Dustang Enthusiast 97 GT and 03 Cobra 12.75@105 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 595 iTrader: 0 reviews	or go to tractor supply and they sell parts cleaner solvent, i have a dirty old sink that i fill with it and scrub parts in, really powerful, but kinda pricey, brake clean will probably do just as well and cheaper, but if you get the parts cleaner solvent make sure you wear gloves. __________________ 2003 COBRA FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS

January 27th, 2010, 10:11 PM	#5
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah brake clean and a god wire brush

January 27th, 2010, 10:49 PM	#6
Steelsoldi3r Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 257 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i agree with all of the above ^

January 28th, 2010, 09:15 PM	#10
culookn Regular 98 GT 4.6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somers Point Posts: 127 iTrader: 1 reviews	ive always used brakekleen to clean all of my parts. just wear gloves when you do

January 30th, 2010, 07:53 AM	#12
silver46gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olive Branch,MS Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brake-Kleen also gets my vote. But you can get the bobo brand Purple Power (aka Super Clean) at Wal-mart and it does the same thing. (2.50 gallon) Just my .02 worth. __________________ 1998 GT. MAC off-road H-pipe; Flows.Mil-eliminators, 3:73 FRPP gears.

January 30th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#13
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,360 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to costco and pick up a big bottle of Simple Green... __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 31st, 2010, 08:50 PM	#14
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	[QUOTE]Where can I find one of these GOD wire brushes. They sound powerful.[QUOTE] Haha you know it!! my keyboard hates me. a GOOD wire brush is what i meant

January 31st, 2010, 10:14 PM	#15
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	put the bolts in a dixie cup and sparay engine degreaser in on them, let em sit for a bit. then ur shits legit! BAM! that rhymes!! reps, anyone? __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

January 31st, 2010, 10:35 PM	#17
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	reps for brakeclean and wire brush anyone??

February 1st, 2010, 03:50 AM	#18
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,360 iTrader: 0 reviews	no only for the god brush __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

February 1st, 2010, 03:51 AM	#19
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,360 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope only for the god brush __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

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