I need to clean degreese my 1gen..Any tips on this?

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Dec 31, 2010 | 09:40 AM

jeffandjess4806

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I need to clean degreese my 1gen..Any tips on this?

I was thinking the Engine bright stuff at auto zone...Worked good on my 460. After that can i use the car wash to rinse it?

Should it be running?
cool?
hot?
anything that cant get wet?

Dec 31, 2010 | 10:28 AM

Whit

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your right on target but whatever ya do DONOT powerwash any of the electrical....been there done that and not pretty

Dec 31, 2010 | 11:30 AM

wildbill

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Anything citrus based. More concentrated, the better. Citrol works good, but it's awful expensive.

Dec 31, 2010 | 12:17 PM

Horns

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I used the cheap citrus based stuff from the dollar store on one of my skid loaders and it does such a good job it started removing the paint. Which pissed me off.

Dec 31, 2010 | 04:30 PM

jeffandjess4806

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Thanks Guys!

Dec 31, 2010 | 08:24 PM

Mark Nixon

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If the engine is hot when you do it, don't powerwash the injection pump right away.
There is a mild possibility it might cool the pump too fast and cause damage to the head.

Mark.

Dec 31, 2010 | 08:35 PM

oldduallyfart

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I used a couple of cans of tech engine degreaser from walmart.Spray on a warmed up engine ,let it soak about 5 min and spray off at car wash while running.Worked pretty good for me.

Jan 1, 2011 | 07:59 AM

Mike337

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I use Simple Green, cuts grease and wont damage paint. If you take a paint brush, cut off 1/3 of the bristles it will help get the nooks, crannies and caked on stuff. Does tires too.