what to clean engine parts with?
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what to clean engine parts with?
I just got an A6 head from a friend, and I plan to send it off for resurfacing and milling and what not, but before I do I want to clean it up. What sort of tools and liquids/gels/pastes should I use to clean each part?
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yeah i use those too, although ive heard that soem carb cleaners will burn your skin. brake cleaner wont, we use it to get grease off us. but yeah both fast drying and can get the job done if you got an arsenal of q-tips and toothbrushes.
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Originally posted by malfuncion
yeah i use those too, although ive heard that soem carb cleaners will burn your skin. brake cleaner wont, we use it to get grease off us. but yeah both fast drying and can get the job done if you got an arsenal of q-tips and toothbrushes.
yeah i use those too, although ive heard that soem carb cleaners will burn your skin. brake cleaner wont, we use it to get grease off us. but yeah both fast drying and can get the job done if you got an arsenal of q-tips and toothbrushes.
But yeah, I usually use brake cleaner.
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to really clean somthing that caked up...u want to buy a jug of carb cleaning, its in a 5 gallon bucket at napa....and hang your parts on a hanger over night in the tub of cleaner....
works wonders...and dont touch that sh*t.
works wonders...and dont touch that sh*t.