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| Harpo |
 Mar 22 2012, 04:26 PM
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What is the best way to clean up my trans. I believe the case is magnesium is there a cleaning agent that I should stay away from?
Once it is clean what should I use to protect the trans and help keep it clean? Thanks David |
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| Dr Evil |
Mar 22 2012, 05:07 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,041 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Tectyl is crap. You need to reapply too often. See my 31 pages of note for my opinions on this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Richard Casto |
Aug 12 2012, 07:14 AM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 22 2012, 07:07 PM)  Tectyl is crap. You need to reapply too often. See my 31 pages of note for my opinions on this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We all have our opinions regarding Tectyl (or equivalent). Short of painting, I challenge people to suggest a better solution. I have done some long term testing with... * Tectyl * Gibbs * No coating (bare metal after cleaning) Tectyl wins hands down. It is not perfect and doesn't last forever, but provides good protection. Painting is great, but everyone can't afford (or even want) to do it. So they need other options. To the OP question. Others have made good suggestions. I prefer non acidic/caustic solutions, but they can work if you don't go crazy. I would only pressure wash if you plan on opening it up right afterward. Be careful with using wire brushes. I don't use steel wire and even then only scrub by hand. It really comes down to putting in the time. Dental style picks are good for cleaning the hard to reach places. Richard |
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Harpo Cleaning up my trans Mar 22 2012, 04:26 PM
Scott S I used simple green and lots of tooth brush sized ... Mar 22 2012, 04:48 PM Jeffs9146 I use "Awsome" from the $ store... Mar 22 2012, 04:53 PM
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I use "Awsome" from the $ store... Aug 12 2012, 08:58 AM slothness Everyone has an opinion on this. I used name brand... Mar 22 2012, 05:05 PM wingnut86 Doc,
There ya go again, understated as always. S... Mar 22 2012, 05:14 PM slothness Yeah, I only mentioned something specific because ... Mar 22 2012, 05:22 PM Dr Evil Pressure washing bad, tectyl bad, clean with Eazy ... Mar 22 2012, 05:27 PM bulitt
Pressure washing bad, tectyl bad, clean with Eazy... Mar 22 2012, 05:30 PM Jeffs9146
:agree: If you are NOT opening it up to servic... Mar 22 2012, 05:30 PM RobW If doing a hand job, use a 2 inch round wire brush... Mar 22 2012, 05:34 PM Harpo Yes I plan to rebuild at the Ohio trans clinic. q... Mar 22 2012, 06:14 PM Dr Evil If right before clinic, pressure wash ok. It is th... Mar 22 2012, 06:23 PM a914622 I have used this method for a long time. Jacobs pa... Mar 22 2012, 06:23 PM JmuRiz Would something like Gibbs penetrating oil work to... Mar 22 2012, 08:30 PM Dr Evil The Gibbs oil is something I am not familiar with,... Mar 23 2012, 06:48 AM Steve73 What about painting it with Silver caliper paint. ... Aug 11 2012, 09:24 PM Dr Evil
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