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Originally Posted by mjquillici
Incidentally, what would be a good brand/type of engine de-funk-er to use to get rid of the grime that's built up where the intake/exhaust manifold bolts up to the head? I suppose I could always pressure wash it, but I don't have access to a pressure washer, and the one at the coin car wash I went to the other day was disappointingly un-powerful.
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I use Gunk Engine Brite. I wouldn't pressure wash, although I guess on the 240D there's a lot less to harm. I use saran wrap to cover the oil dipstick. Then I spray Gunk on the engine, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and hose it off using a fairly gentle stream of water or controlled spray from the garden hose. Then just let it run for a few minutes and it will dry off ... just make sure you get all the Gunk rinsed off.
I think I need to replace intake gaskets on my 87 300D but that's probably less fun than the little 240.
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