Making the engine sparkle. How to get it done?

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Making the engine sparkle. How to get it done?

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07-04-2010, 12:21 PM

cjbrown

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I just did mine. I don't think it had been detailed in its 31 year life.
Simple Green, a parts wash brush and a tooth brush. The only thing I covered up was the starter, used a piece of foil.
Took about 4 hours. Then spray all metal with metal protectant and everything else with 303, wipe down:

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1979 240D, 122K, 4spd, Colorado Biege w/Tobacco, Pwr Roof, AC, Cruise, Becker Corona - SOLD
Past Benzos: 71 250 • 83 240D • 84 190E • 04 C240 • 11 GLK350 • 13 c250 Coupe
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Last edited by whunter; 07-04-2010 at 11:53 PM. Reason: attached pictures

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