Jump to content
SAU Community

Engine Cleaning

Crans

By Crans,
in Engines & Forced Induction

 Share

Recommended Posts

AMR33 Mentor

AMR33

Posted
Posted

I've heard some horror stories when it comes to steam cleaning, maybe it will be ok for the bottom end but maybe just be cautious towards the top end. From what I know degreaser and high pressure hose are excellent so long as you stick to the bottom end. I'm not sure what the best way to go is at the top. I was actually going to ask a similar question.

What is the best way to get the engine all cleaned up without having it removed?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423145-engine-cleaning/#findComment-6810552
Share on other sites
Frosty Grand Master

Frosty

Posted
Posted

above is true but it depends on how you are cleaning it under what circumstances....if its still in the car then petrol would be a great idea but will need to scrub it....

degreaser is great but will need to let it sit for 15mins or so then hit it again with degreaser and scrub....can hose off with a water under normal pressure and should be no issues aslong as you allow drying time and are super careful

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423145-engine-cleaning/#findComment-6810736
Share on other sites
Ben C34 Grand Master

Ben C34

Posted
Posted

chemtech ct18

its the best stuff ever. It is a detergent based degreaser. You duke it and spray it on, the longer you leave it the better it works. Doesn't harm anything.

Anyone who uses it is amazed. I wash mountain bikes/motorbikes/cars anything with it. It rules!

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423145-engine-cleaning/#findComment-6810883
Share on other sites
AMR33 Mentor

AMR33

Posted
Posted

chemtech ct18

its the best stuff ever. It is a detergent based degreaser. You duke it and spray it on, the longer you leave it the better it works. Doesn't harm anything.

Anyone who uses it is amazed. I wash mountain bikes/motorbikes/cars anything with it. It rules!

that stuff seems good. Is it available at auto shops?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423145-engine-cleaning/#findComment-6811380
Share on other sites
Missileman Veteran

Missileman

Posted
Posted

How would that chemtech go if used to wash your car? If you use a pressure gun to get it on than high pressure wash it off would it clean the car good?

Probably best to use something a lot more mild for the paint work.

.

it is heaps good washing car. That's what I use.

Use a high pressure cleaner very gingerly on the paint/ bodywork, especially painted plastic, or you could remove the paint too

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423145-engine-cleaning/#findComment-6815743
Share on other sites
Ben C34 Grand Master

Ben C34

Posted
Posted

Probably best to use something a lot more mild for the paint work.

.

Use a high pressure cleaner very gingerly on the paint/ bodywork, especially painted plastic, or you could remove the paint too

it says it on the container its recommended to wash cars.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423145-engine-cleaning/#findComment-6815769
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • OakvilleGTR
      Turn signal wiring question

      By OakvilleGTR 路 Posted

      Good morning all, Bit of a random question but figured I鈥檇 finally throw it out after wondering for a long while. Before I start, I'm hoping to do this purely out of personal preference. I think it would look better at night, and don't mind at all spending a few hours and dollars to get it done. I've copied this from a non-Skyline specific forum, so I apologize for the explanation of our headlight switch setup that we all know. Here we go: Zero lights (switch off) Parking lights (switch position 1) being a rectangular marker on the outside of the housing, my low beam being the projector in the centre (position 2), and a high beam triggered by my turn signal stalk. Most North American cars I鈥檝e owned of this era have power to the amber corner (turning indicator) light as part of the first switch (parking lights). I鈥檇 love to have these amber corners receive power when the headlights and parking lights are on (headlight switch), yet still blink when using the turn signal which is of course a separate switch. Hopefully I鈥檝e explained my question correctly. Is anyone aware of a way in which I might be able to achieve this? Thanks in advance
    • Kinkstaah
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By Kinkstaah 路 Posted

      My heads are cathedral port! It's likely possible, but I don't want to add any extra moving parts (I know they don't move) between the heads, manifolds, etc. It will also affect how injectors/fuel rails etc sit and I don't really know if it would change how the FAST manifold goes/sits/fits. I have the LS6 steam pipes already as I have a very late LS1 block so it should be fine. I couldn't find anyone who had ever actually used one for this purpose, it seems 100% of people grind the water pump. The thermal spacers are 12mm and are half way to the cost of the newer water pump anyhow... so if it comes to that I suppose I'd rather buy a new pump. The bearing in the pump I do have is a little.. clunky, but it hasn't done that much time and I never noticed it when the car was together in the past few years, so..
    • sonicii
      Lower A arm Skyline v35

      By sonicii 路 Posted

      The bushing has failed, not all that uncommon for a car of this age.  Any mechanic should be able to push in a new bushing for you, or you can probably buy the entire lower control arm, complete with bushes.
    • The Bogan
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By The Bogan 路 Posted

      Could you not use "thermal" spacers to give the clearance, like the ones I used between the blower and head? That raised the manifold height by around 10-15mm Albeit the ones I used were for cathedral ports, but I assume they have similar for rectangular ports????
    • Red Sky II
      Looking for autoelectrician in Perth who can do the OEM to double din stereo upgrade.

      By Red Sky II 路 Posted

      Thanks Paul I reached out to Autotainment but they no longer work on JDM cars as the guy who used to do the work moved on and is no longer doing that kind of work. I am talking with Level Up Audio though.
脳
脳
  • Create New...