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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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Clean engine

I noticed alot of guys have a really clean engine and bay, is there a way to have a clean looking engine without having to clean every individual part?

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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Re: Clean engine

Couple of cans of engine degreaser, the kind that's diesel fuel in a spray can, like Gunk or the VatoZone or Advance or Pep Boys store brand; and a trip to the quarter car wash.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Re: Clean engine

Thats it?

Perfect..Thanks
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Re: Clean engine

Well, maybe there's more, depending on how **** you want to get; but it's a great place to start.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Re: Clean engine

Upkeep is a breeze but I clean my engines by pulling them and rebuilding them.
CD-2 (I think) has a great engine detailer. Makes upkeep sickeningly easy.
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