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reco2k
Senior Member
404
18-09-2018, 06:42 AM
#1
Hi All, not sure if this is the right section I am looking for some advise, I have fully stripped my V8 engine and am gradually cleaning it all before I rebuild it.
I think that the engine has been sat for a long time on it's side as one half of the engine is a lot dirtier than the other, it is all covered in oil and it is extremely stubborn. I have tried Auto glym engine cleaner and now Gunk de greaser but its not shifting it very easily.
Can anyone give me any advice one what I can use to clean the engine up fully?

thanks
reco2k
18-09-2018, 06:42 AM #1

Hi All, not sure if this is the right section I am looking for some advise, I have fully stripped my V8 engine and am gradually cleaning it all before I rebuild it.
I think that the engine has been sat for a long time on it's side as one half of the engine is a lot dirtier than the other, it is all covered in oil and it is extremely stubborn. I have tried Auto glym engine cleaner and now Gunk de greaser but its not shifting it very easily.
Can anyone give me any advice one what I can use to clean the engine up fully?

thanks

is300_dino
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3,556
18-09-2018, 06:56 AM
#2
acid! but be very careful doing it

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is300_dino
18-09-2018, 06:56 AM #2

acid! but be very careful doing it


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Fozzy
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18-09-2018, 06:57 AM
#3
Mis the gunk with some warm water, then use a stiff brush to agitate the grease off the block, should work a treat. I have used cillit bang in the past, works quite well

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Fozzy
18-09-2018, 06:57 AM #3

Mis the gunk with some warm water, then use a stiff brush to agitate the grease off the block, should work a treat. I have used cillit bang in the past, works quite well


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reco2k
Senior Member
404
18-09-2018, 06:58 AM
#4
is300_dino acid! but be very careful doing it

What type of acid? Surely this could damage the aluminium?
reco2k
18-09-2018, 06:58 AM #4

is300_dino acid! but be very careful doing it

What type of acid? Surely this could damage the aluminium?

Rolex
Senior Member
512
18-09-2018, 08:03 AM
#5
get yourself a mini snad blaster/shot blaster you can get the quite cheap now.

That will shift it.
Rolex
18-09-2018, 08:03 AM #5

get yourself a mini snad blaster/shot blaster you can get the quite cheap now.

That will shift it.

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
18-09-2018, 08:25 AM
#6
Rolex get yourself a mini snad blaster/shot blaster you can get the quite cheap now.

That will shift it.

I wouldnt recommend it, youll struggle to get the sand out completely and itll end up in the engine

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Sparkystav
18-09-2018, 08:25 AM #6

Rolex get yourself a mini snad blaster/shot blaster you can get the quite cheap now.

That will shift it.

I wouldnt recommend it, youll struggle to get the sand out completely and itll end up in the engine


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Tango
Senior Member
314
18-09-2018, 09:02 AM
#7
Sparkystav I wouldnt recommend it, youll struggle to get the sand out completely and itll end up in the engine

Depends on whether he really has 'fully stripped' it. If it's down to the bare block it could be bead blasted but there's still the risk of getting silicon beads in the oilways if you haven't got adequate flushing kit. If the oil has been burnt on there's not much else will clean it off except perhaps phosphoric acid with a good rinse with water after dwell time and agitation.
Edited 30-10-2011, 06:39 PM by Tango.

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Tango
18-09-2018, 09:02 AM #7

Sparkystav I wouldnt recommend it, youll struggle to get the sand out completely and itll end up in the engine

Depends on whether he really has 'fully stripped' it. If it's down to the bare block it could be bead blasted but there's still the risk of getting silicon beads in the oilways if you haven't got adequate flushing kit. If the oil has been burnt on there's not much else will clean it off except perhaps phosphoric acid with a good rinse with water after dwell time and agitation.


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reco2k
Senior Member
404
18-09-2018, 09:11 AM
#8
Tango Depends on whether he really has 'fully stripped' it. If it's down to the bare block it could be bead blasted but there's still the risk of getting silicon beads in the oilways if you haven't got adequate flushing kit. If the oil has been burnt on there's not much else will clean it off except perhaps phosphoric acid with a good rinse with water after dwell time and agitation.

The oil hasnt been burnt on it is where it has been sat on it's side in a scrap yard and as such it all collected on one side and has just turned caked it in thick oil. The other head cleaned up fine with the Auto Glym stuff but this side is a lot dirtier and more stubborn
reco2k
18-09-2018, 09:11 AM #8

Tango Depends on whether he really has 'fully stripped' it. If it's down to the bare block it could be bead blasted but there's still the risk of getting silicon beads in the oilways if you haven't got adequate flushing kit. If the oil has been burnt on there's not much else will clean it off except perhaps phosphoric acid with a good rinse with water after dwell time and agitation.

The oil hasnt been burnt on it is where it has been sat on it's side in a scrap yard and as such it all collected on one side and has just turned caked it in thick oil. The other head cleaned up fine with the Auto Glym stuff but this side is a lot dirtier and more stubborn

is300_dino
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3,556
18-09-2018, 10:01 AM
#9
use some fizzy cola

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is300_dino
18-09-2018, 10:01 AM #9

use some fizzy cola


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Tango
Senior Member
314
18-09-2018, 12:44 PM
#10
reco2k The oil hasnt been burnt on it is where it has been sat on it's side in a scrap yard and as such it all collected on one side and has just turned caked it in thick oil. The other head cleaned up fine with the Auto Glym stuff but this side is a lot dirtier and more stubborn

Have you tried a wire brush followed by wire wool??

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Tango
18-09-2018, 12:44 PM #10

reco2k The oil hasnt been burnt on it is where it has been sat on it's side in a scrap yard and as such it all collected on one side and has just turned caked it in thick oil. The other head cleaned up fine with the Auto Glym stuff but this side is a lot dirtier and more stubborn

Have you tried a wire brush followed by wire wool??


IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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