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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #15 on: 01 September 2010, 01:27:05 »
Other one we used years ago was Jizer.
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #16 on: 01 September 2010, 01:59:29 »
Yep Jizers good :y
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #17 on: 01 September 2010, 10:44:33 »
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That is what we up here call Gunk.  Spray on and wait or brush in if really thick, then hose off. Great stuff.

Yep. This was just no-name pound-a-bottle stuff in a handy spray dispenser so figured it would be worth a punt as I had a considerable amount of cleaning up to do.

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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #18 on: 01 September 2010, 11:21:07 »
OMG.......

Maybe I should have used the dishwasher to put my bits in when the missus was OUT, the agravation wasn't worth the clean plenum and bits I put in...................................... :-[
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #19 on: 01 September 2010, 11:25:05 »
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Yep Jizers good :y
Yep - I reckon that it's the business :y :y :y
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #20 on: 01 September 2010, 11:37:00 »
It has a most amusing name, too.

Or maybe that's just me!
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #21 on: 01 September 2010, 11:54:21 »
Tried something called "MUC-OFF" too, its used to clean trials and motorcross bikes......strong stuff, smells a bit rank too, but appears to move just about anything. Quite expensive, but if there is something that is a bit stubborn.....
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #22 on: 02 September 2010, 23:07:57 »
The easiest thing if you are not in a tearing hurry, is to soak  the components in a solution of water and biological washing powder (it must be biological) overnight and then simly rinse off under the tap next day. you will be amazed :o
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #23 on: 02 September 2010, 23:20:20 »
Good TFR (Traffic Film Remover) is the way.

Dont buy the crap they sell at Halfords, you'll have to obtain it from a valeting supply place.  It's deep red in colour, and will burn you.  So, my recommendation is to look at it, then pour some on your skin..... if both criteria are met, you've got the product!  :y

Just be sure to rinse very, very well with water, and try not to get the neat TFR on paintwork.
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #24 on: 02 September 2010, 23:56:56 »
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Good TFR (Traffic Film Remover) is the way.

Dont buy the crap they sell at Halfords, you'll have to obtain it from a valeting supply place.  It's deep red in colour, and will burn you.  So, my recommendation is to look at it, then pour some on your skin..... if both criteria are met, you've got the product!  :y

Just be sure to rinse very, very well with water, and try not to get the neat TFR on paintwork.

any tips on testing anti feeze content? :D ;D
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #25 on: 03 September 2010, 00:02:04 »
If its just for cleaning off oily grime I use paraffin - as good as anything and cheaper than most.
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #26 on: 03 September 2010, 00:06:33 »
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Good TFR (Traffic Film Remover) is the way.

Dont buy the crap they sell at Halfords, you'll have to obtain it from a valeting supply place.  It's deep red in colour, and will burn you.  So, my recommendation is to look at it, then pour some on your skin..... if both criteria are met, you've got the product!  :y

Just be sure to rinse very, very well with water, and try not to get the neat TFR on paintwork.

any tips on testing anti feeze content? :D ;D

Of course, the tip is, drink some of the coolant.  If you are dead by the morning, you know you have enough in there!  If you just feel very ill and require hospital treatment, then add a little more ;D
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #27 on: 03 September 2010, 10:09:50 »
I use the following.....

Jizer spray + jetwash

steam clean

Jizer with toothbrush + jetwash

repeat until clean

remember, an engine component is only clean enough when you'd be confident licking it.
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #28 on: 03 September 2010, 13:49:13 »
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Since the banning of Tricoethelene I've struggled to find a good cleaner/de-greaser. Best I've managed is a 50/50 mix of petrol/parafin. Then off to the kitchen ;D I do have a spare slimline dishwasher to fit in the garage for just that reason and yes normal 3-in-1 dishwasher tablets work pretty well :y

I wonder if you can buy that in Spain. Just how is it banned in Britain? Available but not for sale, not available under any circumstances. Illegal?  I used to use that maybe 35 years ago. A bloke two doors down used to bring me a container full from work I guess.  In Spanish supermarkets you can buy HydroChloric acid (for cleaning) I once bought 30 litres and no one batted an eyelid - ace stuff!
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Re: Cleaning engine parts
« Reply #29 on: 03 September 2010, 14:36:30 »
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I use the following.....

Jizer spray + jetwash

steam clean

Jizer with toothbrush + jetwash

repeat until clean

remember, an engine component is only clean enough when you'd be confident licking it.

If you have access to a steam cleaner then save the monry on jizer etc, pure steam is ideal for taking off heavy duty dirt, dont forget that jizer etc will only soak in so far where as the stam will get underneath heavy soiling.

Even on build up muck, used a jet wash to remove excess before the use of chemicals.
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