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How to Clean Old Engine for Rebuild

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  • 09-06-2009 11:22pm
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    ste2006
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I am just wondering does anyone have ideas for the best method to clean an old engine in preperation for repairing it and rebuilding it, The engines are from 2 jeeps, a 90 & 91 so they are old and very dirty,

    It would be nice to have a clean engine when finished but also easier to identify potential problems while the engine is out,

    Any help appreciated,

    Thanks,
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    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    ste2006 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am just wondering does anyone have ideas for the best method to clean an old engine in preperation for repairing it and rebuilding it, The engines are from 2 jeeps, a 90 & 91 so they are old and very dirty,

    It would be nice to have a clean engine when finished but also easier to identify potential problems while the engine is out,

    Any help appreciated,

    Thanks,
    Moved to Classics.

    These guys will give better advice :)


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    gunhappy_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭gunhappy_ie


    i persume the engine is out of the keep so.... Then just hotwater and engine degreaser.... If ur feelin up for it ya can get the high temp engine paint !


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...some engine recon places have steam or hot wash machines (kind of like a v.large dishwasher). Maybe they'd clean it, for a fee ?

    Something like this: http://www.betterengineering.com/parts-washers/leno.html

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    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Or else lots of scraping, hot water and elbow grease. Make sure any electrics are well protected though.


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    CJhaughey
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    Block all the hoses with plugs, make sure the engine is as waterproof as you can get it.
    Mix kerosene and and detergent and apply with a brush working it well into all areas of heavy grease.
    Rinse, repeat until clean.
    OR go to a hot pressure wash and blast away with hot water.


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    BeardyGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,946 ✭✭✭BeardyGit


    'Gunk' engine degreaser. Savage stuff.

    Pour some into a metal paint kettle and brush it on with a paintbrush. Agitate it, then rinse off. Super stuff altogether.

    If you want to stick with less aggressive but equally effective degreaser, the Autoglym Engine Cleaner is also really, really good. Takes a bit more work, but will get the job done well.

    Don't power hose it.


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    Hermy
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    Gil_Dub wrote: »
    'Gunk' engine degreaser. Savage stuff.
    +1 for GUNK. It really is good stuff.

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    DUBLINHITMAN
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭DUBLINHITMAN


    some meguires APC ,
    cover up electrics with cling film use a wheel brush and poor wter over aggitated area from a watereing can

    dont use a hose or power washer


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    ste2006
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭ste2006


    Gunk sounds good,

    Where would i get some of that???

    I have two jeeps hence two engines, One is fairly stripped down, The other is just bolted to my engine stand, Would it be safe to use Gunk on the stripped down engine or better to keep away from it???

    Thanks


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    golfbgud
    Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭golfbgud


    ste2006 wrote: »
    Gunk sounds good,

    Where would i get some of that???

    I have two jeeps hence two engines, One is fairly stripped down, The other is just bolted to my engine stand, Would it be safe to use Gunk on the stripped down engine or better to keep away from it???

    Thanks

    Any local motor factor should stock Gunk.

    Good stuff as others have already said.


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    BeardyGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,946 ✭✭✭BeardyGit


    Halfords usually have it.


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