Cleaning Engine Parts, what do you guys use? Options

[rhcb914]

Hi Folks,

I am wondering what people use to clean their engine parts with, specifically the cylinder heads? Long ago in a past life, while working at a boat yard, I remember dunking my oil caked, carbon fouled, nasty cylinder heads in this chemical bath over night. When I pulled them out in the morning and washed off the heads they looked as good as new! I don't remember the name of this stuff and it's probably not available to back yard hackers like myself but figured I would see what everyone else uses to clean their engine parts.

Thanks in advance! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

-Rob

[914GT]

The gallon cans of that parts cleaner from FLAPS is great for carbs and other engine parts with varnish or carbon deposits. But it is really nasty smelling. Just soak it for 15 min. in the little basket that comes in the can. I use hot detergent water, paint thinner, brake cleaner, Gunk, etc. for big greasy parts. My power washer does a good job too.