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pilzy1 · 05-13-2009, 08:34 PM

I've used Simple Green under the hood many times, I use it on alot of stuff actually. Oven cleaner does work pretty good for slimey valve covers or small oil leaks as long as you hose it all off, I try not to use Gunk but do when necessary. I try not to simple green belts though, it makes them squeek if you get them ..squeeky clean.. but a black crayon or a little bit of wax will quiet a squeek. Soap and water work best on regular dirt if you can get to the places you want to wash, if not spray Simple Green on it and hose it off.

I ned to do under the hood of my current project so I'll do before/after pics and post what all I use to make it shine.

05-13-2009, 08:34 PM	#31
pilzy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 63	Re: Do's/Don'ts of Engine Cleaning (Tell us your experiences...) I've used Simple Green under the hood many times, I use it on alot of stuff actually. Oven cleaner does work pretty good for slimey valve covers or small oil leaks as long as you hose it all off, I try not to use Gunk but do when necessary. I try not to simple green belts though, it makes them squeek if you get them ..squeeky clean.. but a black crayon or a little bit of wax will quiet a squeek. Soap and water work best on regular dirt if you can get to the places you want to wash, if not spray Simple Green on it and hose it off. I ned to do under the hood of my current project so I'll do before/after pics and post what all I use to make it shine.