 Cleaned my tranny with EZ-Off, see pics |
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| URY914 |
 Sep 4 2005, 07:25 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.  Group: Members Posts: 120,662 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None  |
I had always used Gunk engine cleaner and hated the smell of that crap. I read here about guys using EZ-Off oven Cleaner and it's lemony fresh smell. It not only smells good but it works better. I sprayed it on about 4 times until the can was gone. Hosed it off between applications. No oily film left over. It also seems to etch the aluminum to give it a sorta dull finish.
I give it two thumbs up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| URY914 |
Sep 4 2005, 07:26 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,662 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
It also takes off the paint over spray.
Can I use it on my dogs? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| TimT |
Sep 4 2005, 07:30 AM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
now you just have to get some oil on the tranny so the case doesnt oxidize (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)
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| scottb |
Sep 4 2005, 07:40 AM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
if i recall, ez-off has lye in it which eats aluminum. sure looks nice but i don't know if i would want something to eat away at my case. just my $.02.....
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| jim_hoyland |
Sep 4 2005, 07:43 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,301 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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Can the case be powder coated without affecting it's cooling ability ?
I saw several tranny cases being powder coated at a local place; however, I've been told by other 914 owner that our cases cannot be coated. Any feedback will be appreciated |
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| URY914 |
Sep 4 2005, 08:12 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,662 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Washing it off with the hose should take care of that. |
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| Allan |
Sep 4 2005, 08:15 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
So the 901 tranny case is not magnesium?
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| bd1308 |
Sep 4 2005, 08:18 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
the tranny's are magnesium....
left uncoated, little speckles will form all over the tranny case....I witnessed this when I did my engine swap.... i dunno what people use to coat thier tranny's in though. |
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 4 2005, 08:20 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
if you've seen the movie "Fight Club", you would know that vinegar neutralizes the caustic nature of lye. i used Oil Eater on my trans yesterday. it worked well also.
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| bd1308 |
Sep 4 2005, 08:21 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) I've seen that scene....
it looked real bad. |
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| morph |
Sep 4 2005, 08:30 AM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
yep oven cleaner works awsome.I use it all the time.
james |
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| J P Stein |
Sep 4 2005, 08:54 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
It will also take anodize off wheels...+ some scotch brite.
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| Trekkor |
Sep 4 2005, 11:30 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
mine after GUNK and water.
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| sean_v8_914 |
Sep 4 2005, 11:56 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
99c store imitation easy off did not work well. I sprayed mine w wd40 when I was done. this keeps teh white fuzz from growing
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| pete-stevers |
Sep 4 2005, 12:02 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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The reccomendation is not to paint? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) thats to bad....and wire polishing is a waste as well due to the oxidization afactor?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) any painted boxes out there? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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| Porsche Rescue |
Sep 4 2005, 01:33 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
This one is painted silver. I got it that way. Has chipped here and there but overall paint is sticking pretty good. I was taking pic of engine so not the best shot of the tranny.
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| Katmanken |
Sep 4 2005, 02:06 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd mix up some baking soda and water and spray that tranny after the oven cleaner. Baking soda neutralizes BOTH acids and bases to a neutral PH. Mag can corrode faster than you can believe.
I keep boxes of baking soda in the garage to use for a lot of things. Painted my tranny with a zinc chromate primer as the zinc is more reactive than the mag and is a recommended sacrificial coating for the mag. Thin coat of silver paint on it too. Ken |
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| SLITS |
Sep 4 2005, 04:34 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Mine was painted blue.....
I believe that Zinc/Chromate based coatings were banned or severly restricted in the "Tree Hugger States". Only the Feds are allowed to use it. |
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| redshift |
Sep 4 2005, 04:46 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
There is a creme, it's a facial grade creme, made in Iowa, in the valley of the jolly green giant, in a little hollow tree.
Living in this tree are a family of elves, the Keeblers. These elves are connected (by mandate of house resolution S-4559) to machines, that pump their essence out. That elven creme can be used to prevent scaling on magnesium. M |
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| eric914 |
Sep 4 2005, 06:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Zinc Chromate Primer is available from aircraft supply stores. Try Aircraft spruce
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