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| Bruce Allert |
 Jul 24 2003, 06:22 PM
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Hellions asleep  Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I figured it should be and would like some feedback on what to be careful of. Like covering or plugging any holes that might allow water into the interior of the engine. And keep the water outta the dizzy. Is there anything else? The 2.0 is intact with all injectors, plugs & such still on it.
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| seanery |
Jul 24 2003, 06:22 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
The seattle guys had a thread a while back about steaming it. I'd go that way.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 24 2003, 06:36 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Steam will clean better, but also depends on high pressure. This pressure can destroy some of the seals and cause oil leaks. If engine tear down is not going to happen, remove the dizz, plug all openings, and use degreaser and low pressure like at the car wash without pulling the trigger.
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| Bruce Allert |
Jul 24 2003, 06:53 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hmmmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) like it's better to use the degreaser and a garden hose... That works for me. Not gonna do a tear down until I know how it runs.
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| Bleyseng |
Jul 24 2003, 07:39 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If everything is old then use degreaser and a hose. or the Bman way, get a case of brake cleaner and spray the shit out of it.
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 25 2003, 12:00 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Brake cleaner all the way. The engine degreaser only works if you can heat the engine up.. kinda hard to do with the engine out of the car..
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| Alfred |
Jul 25 2003, 12:13 AM
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Brake cleaner and a garden hose doesn't sound very environmentally friendly.
Alfred |
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