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Old 07-11-2016, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by I am me View Post
What do you recommend to clean it?
Nothing caustic. For heavy buildup, use a large stiff nylon bristled parts brush dip it in a container of biodiesel, apply sparingly with a container positioned below to catch drips and plenty of rags.

Afterwards, at the carwash, use ZEP Heavy Duty Citrus Degreaser (from Home Depot) applied from a portable pump up garden sprayer (you'll get tired using a standard trigger spray bottle).
Hint...bring your ramps to the carwash if you have a set, also remove the air cleaner, cover the turbo inlet with a glove and a spray can cap and cover the crankcase oil recovery tube with a glove as well.
Rinse with the carwash pressure wand.
(Don't use the carwash engine cleaner...who knows what is in it)

Edit: Didn't see engine is already out of the car...kind of hard to transport a pulled engine to the carwash
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