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[Marks DTM Calib]

For cleaning alloy blocks full of black good then good solvent paint stripper is the stuff to look for

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Or this http://www.mbfg.co.uk/isopropyl-alcohol/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-5-litre.html

Flashes off too quickly. I'd end up blowing my garage up 

Go for it - it's been too long since we had an OOF disaster movie...

Also who's edited the title?  Spoilsports!

[X30XE]

Cellulose thinners. 5 litres will last ages and cost about a tenner. Will kill crabs too, if you can stand the pain

Does it cut through burnt oil more effectively than diesel? And will it eat Polypropelene?

Than diesel? Oh yes, it's quite an aggressive solvent.


As for polypropelene, I don't know. But I've used it for years on all sorts of parts without any problems, so it's probably OK. But just as the instructions for any effective cleaner state, try it on an unimportant area first

Well for £12 delivered it's worth a try. Thanks 

Yeah funny how you never see that warning on cosmetic products eh 

[Andy B]

I find Domino printer 'wash' is very good ......  ..... and cheap too 

[X30XE]

Is that not just IPA by any other name? 

[Mister Rog]

Or this http://www.mbfg.co.uk/isopropyl-alcohol/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-5-litre.html

Flashes off too quickly. I'd end up blowing my garage up 

Go for it - it's been too long since we had an OOF disaster movie...

Also who's edited the title?  Spoilsports!

"Crab" cleaner was much more interesting 

[X30XE]

Hey! Who's been messin with my title! Put it back    Bloody grammar nazis 

[biggriffin]

Go to pound land, get large tin of oven cleaner, spray over area, drink tea, then brush in well, wash off, 

[aaronjb]

Go to pound land, get large tin of oven cleaner, spray over area, drink tea, then brush in well, wash off, 

Also assuming this is for an aluminium v8 in the other thread, and continuing the kitchen cleaner theme; Fairy Power Spray apparently works extremely well.. here's some evidence: http://www.cobraclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49330 (not my thread or engine)

[Kevin Wood]

I buy bottles of "engine cleaner and degreaser" from the local pound shop. Spray it on, brush it in, go and have a cuppa and then jetwash / chuck it in the parts washer. Seems to do the trick for oil and grease. If carbon is the issue, oven cleaner or paint stripper, as previously mentioned.

[Doctor Gollum]

I buy bottles of "engine cleaner and degreaser" from the local pound shop. Spray it on, brush it in, go and have a cuppa and then jetwash / chuck it in the dishwasher. Seems to do the trick for oil and grease. If carbon is the issue, oven cleaner or paint stripper, as previously mentioned.

Fixed

[Auto Addict]

I put my carbs into the washing machine

[X30XE]

I buy bottles of "engine cleaner and degreaser" from the local pound shop. Spray it on, brush it in, go and have a cuppa and then jetwash / chuck it in the dishwasher. Seems to do the trick for oil and grease. If carbon is the issue, oven cleaner or paint stripper, as previously mentioned.

Fixed

The sump from a V8 will not fit in the dishwasher you white goods abuser you 

[Doctor Gollum]

You clearly need a bigger one then

[aaronjb]

If I could brave the cold outside I'd go and measure mine just to see