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> Over the counter degreaser suggestions?
Scott S
post Apr 14 2011, 02:09 PM
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Tonight I am going at my transmission (it is sitting on a furniture dolly). My only tools are garden hose, some scrapers and some wire brushes. The bottom is very clean, it is the top that is a mess. I want to just use the low pressure garden hose to avoid any internal contamination. Was curious what peoples opinions are on an over the counter degreaser, as I only have access to an Autozone or an Oreily's on the way down to the shop tonight - nothing fancy.

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post Apr 14 2011, 02:17 PM
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Oil Eater or Simple Green. Then add some Ez-Off oven cleaner to get the baked on stuff. In theory you need to coat the trans with paint or something to keep it from oxidizing after it is clean.

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post Apr 14 2011, 02:19 PM
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post Apr 14 2011, 02:20 PM
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Scott, I use a spray gun with mineral spirits in it. Use a parts cleaning brush and poke at it while you spray. Crap fly's everyplace but it cleans up nice and fast. Oh and it will ruin your grass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) AND Your wife WILL give you the look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Apr 14 2011, 02:29 PM
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Simple Green is an outstanding water-based cleaner and won't mess with the surface much but mineral spirits is a good solvent to use as well. But the latter leaves the surface bare unprotected. This is a time-consuming thing to do while the transaxle is still together.

Places to avoid spraying water into. In other words, Spray with the SG bottle and wipe/brush/scrape
- Vent hole
- the input shaft
- output flange seals
- shift seals (tail or side shifter)
- speedo-drive hole

This all works better when the trans is warm. There are a bunch of threads here on cleaning and coating magnesium.

Good luck
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post Apr 14 2011, 02:34 PM
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This is the strongest stuff I found that is water based.
http://www.superclean.com/products

a word of caution...wear goggles and crappy clothes.
The spray hose will shoot water back at you no matter where you stand...

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post Apr 14 2011, 02:41 PM
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I like purple power too.
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post Apr 14 2011, 02:48 PM
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Yep purple power or pink stuff.......
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post Apr 14 2011, 02:54 PM
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If you use any of that purple cleaner, and possibly other strong products, BE SURE you have more-than-adequate ventilation. I'm thinkin' like a box fan set on medium or high blowing all over you and the work while you're doing it. I didn't, and I almost had to visit the ER. It's BAD stuff! BTW, I was working outdoors!

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post Apr 14 2011, 03:47 PM
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Thanks all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Oh, and Rick, I could crap gold bars and diamonds all day long, every day, and she would still be giving me "that look" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Ha!
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post Apr 14 2011, 03:52 PM
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I like the Oil Eater stuff they sell at costco, that with my steamer would make quick work, you wanna borrow it?

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post Apr 14 2011, 03:55 PM
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Thanks a million Ferg. I will see how it all goes tonight. If it goes bad, I will drop you a line for sure.

Thanks again!
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post Apr 14 2011, 04:03 PM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Apr 14 2011, 02:52 PM) *

I like the Oil Eater stuff they sell at costco, that with my steamer would make quick work, you wanna borrow it?

Ferg

What kind of steamer do you have?
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post Apr 14 2011, 04:10 PM
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If you use any of that purple cleaner, and possibly other strong products, BE SURE you have more-than-adequate ventilation. I'm thinkin' like a box fan set on medium or high blowing all over you and the work while you're doing it. I didn't, and I almost had to visit the ER. It's BAD stuff! BTW, I was working outdoors!

The Cap'n

Strange, Been using it for years. I use it full strength and never had that problem. Maybe your just alergic to it? However, it doesn't like rubber.
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post Apr 14 2011, 04:26 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Apr 14 2011, 02:03 PM) *

QUOTE(Ferg @ Apr 14 2011, 02:52 PM) *

I like the Oil Eater stuff they sell at costco, that with my steamer would make quick work, you wanna borrow it?

Ferg

What kind of steamer do you have?


I forgot the brand, will have to check tonight. Looks like this...





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post Apr 14 2011, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Apr 14 2011, 02:52 PM) *
I like the Oil Eater stuff they sell at costco, that with my steamer would make quick work, you wanna borrow it?

Ferg
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) +1 on Costco, Oil Eater

...and, Ferg, I want to borrow your steamer.
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post Apr 14 2011, 05:54 PM
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ferg,
I don't have a costco membership.
but I want a bottle of that oil-eater some time
can I give you some cash when your shopping anyways to pick me up one.
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post Apr 14 2011, 05:56 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Apr 14 2011, 01:34 PM) *

This is the strongest stuff I found that is water based.
http://www.superclean.com/products
Rich


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Just remember to change that gear oil afterwords.
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post Apr 14 2011, 06:44 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Apr 14 2011, 04:54 PM) *
ferg,
I don't have a costco membership.
but I want a bottle of that oil-eater some time
can I give you some cash when your shopping anyways to pick me up one.
I'll get you one Brant. It's on my way home.
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post Apr 14 2011, 07:22 PM
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QUOTE(Gint @ Apr 14 2011, 06:44 PM) *

QUOTE(brant @ Apr 14 2011, 04:54 PM) *
ferg,
I don't have a costco membership.
but I want a bottle of that oil-eater some time
can I give you some cash when your shopping anyways to pick me up one.
I'll get you one Brant. It's on my way home.



don't make a special trip though
tell me what I owe you and I'll get you the moola$
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