what are some reccomendations on products to clean the engine?

i just got my hands on a 305TBI and the engine is filthy...looks like it has never been cleaned

 

Call Zep @ 1-877-428-9937 and ask for morado super cleaner. Very dilutable and very strong! Later

 

Simple Green!!! Works great, it won't make it shiny, but it cleans it right up. Just squirt it on and spray it off. It can also be diluted...You can buy it anywhere, Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and some auto stores have it...its also fairly cheap

 

I use foamy engine brite. At night, when engine is cool, I will sray the foam all over. After five minutes, hose it off. Let it sit overnight to dry.

Some people recommend to start the vehicle to help dry it off. I say, DONT START YOUR CAR. You will cause your computer to go on a frenzy or car will run with mis-fires.

 

Its as simple as simple green.

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My 1988 Firebird-the liscense plate on that was temporary :-)

90k miles, 305 5.0L, TBI, auto, black exterior, red interior.
Mods: Hi flow exhaust

 

I usually us simple green, but i recently came across this engine detailing kit called CD2. It has 2 spray cans(one to clean, the other to detail). I used it and i loved it. Ill email u a pic of my engine to show u my results. The only downside is that it costs $7 to buy it.
good luck

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*1989 RS
*Red, Daytona Turbo fiberglass hood, chrome 16x8 IROC wheels
*355 CID
*TPI ported plenum, SLP siamesed runners, Edelbrock high flow intake
*Edelbrock TES Headers (getting SLP 1 3/4 this summer)
*Richmond 3.73, Auburn Posi
*Modded 700-R4, 2800 stall converter
*NO recent time slips.

 

i got the stuff, but i was wondering what you used to cover the electrical and air filter stuff? also what did you take off the engine before you sprayed the cleaner?

 

this is great guys, its becomming time to do this...but, are there any that you can drive away with, because i would have wanted to go to a self serve car wash and do it there.

my friend just got a car and was showing off how clean, i prepared to cry from days before.... poor dirty baby....


thnx

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ghetto rigged cold air intake,
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cover the distributor and coil with a bag. If you have an open element you will want to cover that also. After that you can get the rest of the stuff wet. I didnt take anything else off of the engine

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*1989 RS
*Red, Daytona Turbo fiberglass hood, chrome 16x8 IROC wheels
*355 CID
*TPI ported plenum, SLP siamesed runners, Edelbrock high flow intake
*Edelbrock TES Headers (getting SLP 1 3/4 this summer)
*Richmond 3.73, Auburn Posi
*Modded 700-R4, 2800 stall converter
*NO recent time slips.

 

i'd cover the alternator as well. the bearings are vulnerable. so are the bearings in v-belt smog pumps (if you still have yours). the serpentine smog pumps seem to be sealed better.

i just use wal-mart plastic bags.

 

I use grease lighting most of the time, just try not to get it on painted surfaces.


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> one of 3000 IROCs with a 305 made in 1990
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> z-28 spoiler
> blue under car neon kit
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> email me at thickfacek@nc.rr.com

 

This is what Castrol Superclean does and some tire foam in a can crap

Before


After I cleaned it




Kat


[This message has been edited by Kat (edited July 16, 2001).]

 

That last pic was amazing Great detail job. Did you use a plastic cleaner on the air intake and all the plastic or just regular soap.

 

Hehe as I said, I just used Castrol Super Clean and some tire foam in a can crap.

Oh just watch out fer the Super Clean that stuff likes to eat paint

BTW that is the lovely lady Red's engine in her 91 Z28 Convertable


Kat

 

Wow Kat! That looks really good! I cant believe how good that looks!

 

I use Simple Green and a toothbrush, with minimal water spray so I don't have to cover much up. If your engine is really bad, a few beers and some good tunes on the radio really help. Also, after I got things cleaned up I painted the air cleaner the same color as the primary body color (Medium Maui Blue), put a "305 Turbo Fire" old retro decal on the lid and it really looks sharp.

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90 TBI 305 Formula
Original Owner
Auto Trans, T-Tops
Completely Stock Except:
--Flow Cooler water pump
--180 T-stat

 

I use an electric powered pressure washer. I think it is the best for cleaning an engine compartment because it is not that powerful and you do not need any kind of cleaner at all. My engine compartment looks very similar to the above.