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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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need info ASAP!!?

k well heres the thing i got a motor sitting by my friends house can i spray engine cleaner all over it and wash it off with a hoes, is that ok since it out side and been out there a bit, oh it not in a car its on a crate?? it so nice out side i want to do something!lol.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Car: 89rs (previous 2.8)
Engine: 406
Transmission: 700r4 (for now)
soapy water...tide works well...then dry it in the sun .....
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Car: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
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Axle/Gears: 4.10 Posi
Is the block bare? Re-using it? if it's still dressed, cover your intake and exhaust ports, and anything that could get damaged.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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wont hurt a thing.....just dont spray down the Carb TB or whatever..and stay off the disributor....now if its a LT1...dont do it! Unless you like changing optisparks...

I dont uses degreasers...just soapy water..
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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thanks 4 the help engine looks like new now.
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