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Harpo
post 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?

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post Mar 22 2012, 04:48 PM
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I used simple green and lots of tooth brush sized wire brushes in varios stiffnesses. The brushes came in 3 packs at nearly every local auto parts stores.

After it dried for a few days I went over the whole thing again with just a new set of brushes (dry). Looks clean, but not over restored/polished.

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post Mar 22 2012, 04:53 PM
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I use "Awsome" from the $ store! Works great!

Just spray it on, scrub it a bit, let it sit for a while and pressure wash it off....repeat!
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post Mar 22 2012, 05:05 PM
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Everyone has an opinion on this. I used name brand EZ Off oven cleaner and a hard nylon bristle brush with a damp rag, my trans was coated in heavy crispy grime and it cleaned it beautifully. Then coat it with a liberal amount of Tectyl (waxy type spray on coating).
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post Mar 22 2012, 05:07 PM
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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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post Mar 22 2012, 05:14 PM
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Doc,

There ya go again, understated as always. Stop beating around the damn bush and tell us what you realy mean...

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post Mar 22 2012, 05:22 PM
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Yeah, I only mentioned something specific because the notes kinda say don't clean your tranz. If you do then search other forums for methods, or paint it. My trans was so caked with "road caca" cleaning it was a must cuz the last thing I want is overheating with all the money I put into that thing. The front of my trans is painted black, the intermediate plate and tail cone are Tectyl, reapplication is no biggie.
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post Mar 22 2012, 05:27 PM
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Pressure washing bad, tectyl bad, clean with Eazy Off good, paint good.

Simple?
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post Mar 22 2012, 05:30 PM
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Pressure washing bad


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If you are NOT opening it up to service it!
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post Mar 22 2012, 05:30 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 22 2012, 07:27 PM) *

Pressure washing bad, tectyl bad, clean with Eazy Off good, paint good.

Simple?


Pressure washing ok right before your clinic????
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post Mar 22 2012, 05:34 PM
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If doing a hand job, use a 2 inch round wire brush on a drill...

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post Mar 22 2012, 06:14 PM
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Yes I plan to rebuild at the Ohio trans clinic. quarter power wash was something that I was considering.

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post Mar 22 2012, 06:23 PM
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If right before clinic, pressure wash ok. It is the water that gets in and sits that is the reason.

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post Mar 22 2012, 06:23 PM
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I have used this method for a long time. Jacobs paint stripper and a power washer will make it look like new. I have a bunch of trannys in storage and before i put them away I clean them and put on a coat of LP3. Its the waxy shipping grease. sprays on like a thin honey and dries to a wax.

If its going in use I like the machine gray engine paint. Or black.


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Ps Jacobs also cleans pistons
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post Mar 22 2012, 08:30 PM
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Would something like Gibbs penetrating oil work to protect it after cleaning? Isn't tact what some 911 guys use on their fans?
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post Mar 23 2012, 06:48 AM
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The Gibbs oil is something I am not familiar with, but Gibbs does make a protectant that some use (the name escapes me).

The only reason to use exotic preparations on your case is if you do not plan on cleaning it completely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If you remove the grease and dirt, just paint the dang thing. I am using a product from POR-15 that looks like brushed aluminum.
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post Aug 11 2012, 09:24 PM
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What about painting it with Silver caliper paint. It's designed for high heat and is "chemical" resistant.
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post Aug 11 2012, 09:44 PM
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.....Wire wheel & drill....Fuch,no....power wash easy/off or simple green.....
speaking from decades of experience!!
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post Aug 11 2012, 09:48 PM
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I used some s100 cycle cleaner, works kickass! A brush in the spots the goo was super heavy helped too.
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post Aug 12 2012, 07:14 AM
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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.

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