Cleaning the engine.. - Page 2

EP6:11 · 09-04-2007, 09:43 AM

Simple Green works great for me.

BuckyBadger · 09-04-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by EP6:11

Simple Green works great for me.

I'd have to agree with your statement!!!!

bigfinderman · 09-04-2007, 10:04 AM

do you use straight simple green. or dilute it a little???

Brents · 09-05-2007, 08:47 PM

I use simple green. After the motor is dry, spray STP Son of a Gun protectant on all hoses and black surfaces. Your engine will look new and it makes easier to clean next time.

Z-Hauler · 09-05-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EP6:11

Simple Green works great for me.

I guess the hell....!

Great clean up man.

**loufish** · 09-06-2007, 06:35 AM

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Yup. Simple green on a cold engine. Let it soak and rinse with the hose. Works like a charm.

I agree!

You don't want to use any hi-pressure spray on late model vehs, water can get forced into connectors that normally can keep water out.
I would stay away from steam also. There will be guys who claim they do it (hi-pressure/steam) all the time and no problems, but I work on a fleet of the same vehs and can tell you if you hi-pressure enough vehs, there will be issues...

PRJ · 09-06-2007, 06:56 AM

Gunk engine bright engine degreaser. Spray on and let it soak. Rinse engine off with hose.

Like others have stated you don't have to cover any electrical connections. I've been using this method for years without any problems.

TitanBlue · 09-06-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hooligan

yeah but... i thought the VK56 is a distributor-less design, so no having to deal with distributor caps and such.

Yes, yes. But that is just 1 item. Still lots of "such" to deal with, really! It's the connectors that can be a real problem months/years later .

And yes, the starter failed by the mud that got washed in to it. Water on a starter or alternator, will usually just drain off without any problem. The starter on our Titans is well hidden, many would never have expected it to be where it is. I was surprised!

I do use Engine Brite and hose my engines off at home (twice a year) and at work on a regular basis. I would not use steam for reasons already given. I do use water with caution. And yes, I messed up on that a few times too! I buy at least a couple cases of Engine Brite every month at work, we have a small fleet of hydrualic powered trucks. Lots of cleaning to do.

Just be careful.

Titanequipped · 09-09-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PRJ

Gunk engine bright engine degreaser. Spray on and let it soak. Rinse engine off with hose.

Like others have stated you don't have to cover any electrical connections. I've been using this method for years without any problems.

I used this for years, but it leaves a nasty smell when you drive for about a week, so no more Gunk for me!!!

decypher44 · 09-10-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanequipped

I used this [Gunk Engine Brite] for years, but it leaves a nasty smell when you drive for about a week, so no more Gunk for me!!!

Once, I used the heavy-duty engine brite (didn't read the "HD" part) and it smelled for 2 weeks! The regular stuff was ok and had only a mild orange scent for a couple of days. I think I'm going to try the Simple Green next.