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62kellison Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2018 Posts: 513 Location: mass
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:34 pm Post subject: how to clean my engine case???(deep clean) |
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I have read a bunch of threads on this.but Whats the BEST way to clean my engine case guys?.. INSIDE it AND OUTSIDE of it?.i would rather NOT send it out to be hot tanked.i want to do it at home.I do NOT have a dishwasher.or I would use that.I DO have a cheap sandblaster and I have a power washer..i want a really clean case in and out..Suggestions??/pics?.....Thanx Sean ps.i wasn't going to sandblast it... |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76897 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: how to clean my engine case???(deep clean) |
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Do not use a sand blaster or anything abrasive. A mild cleaner and a stiff brush will do the job. Remember that the case is magnesium and will darken over time. _________________ Glenn
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9145 Location: Canada
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: how to clean my engine case???(deep clean) |
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Castrol super clean and a brass bristled brush. Use a screwdriver and picks to get the chunks out of the deep recesses. Spray on the SC. Give it a good scrub with the brush. Wet it again and let it sit for 20 minutes and pressure wash it. On the inside you can skip the scrubbing and just let it sit.
brad
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62kellison Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2018 Posts: 513 Location: mass
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: how to clean my engine case???(deep clean) |
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thanks guys.i will probly give the super clean a try and my pressure washer. |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9145 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 6:24 am Post subject: Re: how to clean my engine case???(deep clean) |
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You might have to repeat the process a couple times. I find it works best if you let it mostly dry between applications of Super Clean.
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62kellison Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2018 Posts: 513 Location: mass
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:50 am Post subject: Re: how to clean my engine case???(deep clean) |
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thanks brad will do..i sent u a pm also.. sean |
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