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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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engine bay

What do u use to clean your engine bay after u pull the motor. All the dirt and grease
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:21 AM
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Re: engine bay

power wash it or grease wax remover and rag
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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Re: engine bay

Brand if u remember
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Re: engine bay

Pressure washer and degreaser like purple power. Then wipe it down
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Re: engine bay

pressure washing is a must to get all the years of gunk out. spray it down with a nice degreaser and let it sit for a bit, then fire up the pressure washer and go to town. you might need a stiff bristled brush to really get the stuck on stuff off.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Re: engine bay

tire foam and presser washer.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Re: engine bay

Originally Posted by travis401
pressure washing is a must to get all the years of gunk out. spray it down with a nice degreaser and let it sit for a bit, then fire up the pressure washer and go to town. you might need a stiff bristled brush to really get the stuck on stuff off.
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