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"Degraesing" W124
What parts need to be covered before I degrease my engine? 1991 300D 2.5
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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I start the car and let it run about 5 minutes. get it warm, not hot. I just spray everything under the hood with engine degreaser. Let it sit 5-10 minutes, depending on how hot it is outside. Spray it down good. Next step, wash the outside of the car so any grease that gets on your paint doesnt set in.
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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12 1982 380SL 1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing 1987 300 D 2005 CDI European Delivery 2006 CDI Handed down to daughter 2007 GL CDI. Wifes |
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Thanks.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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Same here, warm not hot though.
Depending on the degreaser, try to avoid electrical connections.
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Gone to the dark side - Jeff |
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I'll be using Gunk-Engine Brite.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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no chemicals needed if you use steam. (Or really hot, pressurized water)
LOL...i got a laugh from the title.... "Degraesing".
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83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive) 84 300SD Daily driver 85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily. 98 E300D *sold 86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home. |
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Use the entire can, don't be sparing. Be very liberal, especially on the front of the engine, behind power steering pump, etc.
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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12 1982 380SL 1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing 1987 300 D 2005 CDI European Delivery 2006 CDI Handed down to daughter 2007 GL CDI. Wifes |
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OK, I misspelled it. Typing to fast. At least you got the meaning...lol.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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NO COLD WATER ON A HOT INJECTION PUMP!
Ok, I said my piece. I don't really cover much. Just be careful to not get too much water everywhere. Some little electrical bits may not enjoy a shower. I use the citrus Gunk. Works pretty well and then engine smells like oranges
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1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008 1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009 262,715 and counting |
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The engine-brite is good for cleaning a clean engine, but I've had much better luck with Simple Green and other non-solvent based cleaners. There's some orange stuff the guys at Autozone tell me is as good as Simple Green, and you can buy Awesome at the dollar store, excellent cleaner/de-greaser. All of these are hard on alkalli metals so don't leave them on aluminum, rinse well.
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Gone to the dark side - Jeff |
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