What is a good way to clean out the engine bay?

D_Train · 05-16-2007, 11:57 PM

Whats the best way to clean out the engine? Just a rag and some scrubbing strength? are there products that can clean the grease off of everything no problem?

Also, i'm not talking about just the engine bay, but also the other components in the engine.

supramacist · 05-17-2007, 01:11 AM

pb blaster. at auto stores and wal-mart.

IHateHacks · 05-17-2007, 01:47 AM

Brake cleaner works better than PB. It also dries alot faster than PB. PB actually leaves a residue that will burn off if the part that you sprayed with it gets hot.

Most grease will just disappear if you hit it with brake cleaner.

PB is used as a penetrant and rust inhibitor, its not known for its cleaning ability, although it does work but smells like ass and doesn't evaporate in seconds like brake cleaner.

supramacist · 05-17-2007, 01:53 AM

I think the ass smell helps it work better, and it doesn't wash out of clothes.

D_Train · 05-17-2007, 02:36 AM

What can i get the brake cleaner on as far as engine parts? Like, if I just go wild and spray it on everything and start wiping will i hurt anything? obviously i'll use some discrection (sp?) but you know...

redmaro · 05-17-2007, 02:55 AM

I wouldnt spray it on the electronic parts, for pretty obvious reasons.

Bman86.5 · 05-17-2007, 05:03 AM

with the brake cleaner (tetrachlorethene) it will take a layer of paint or more so make sure you have degreaser and some water to wash it off, so u don't take more paint off than u want. other than that make sure ur clean and careful not to get it on the outerpaint or it could cause paint and clearcoat damage

Kuban · 05-17-2007, 05:28 AM

yea i got a little on my block when i did my eninge swap and it litterally started to strip the high temp paint off the block lol.

gttwinturbomk3 · 05-17-2007, 09:08 AM

I have always used engine degreaser but not cheap stuff as it is not anywhere near as effective. But i also steam clean engine with hot water and plenty of pressure and it comes up like new again.

D_Train · 05-17-2007, 12:13 PM

where would you do it then? the ground is going to get messy regardless of where you do it.

05-16-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
D_Train 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 214	What is a good way to clean out the engine bay? Whats the best way to clean out the engine? Just a rag and some scrubbing strength? are there products that can clean the grease off of everything no problem? Also, i'm not talking about just the engine bay, but also the other components in the engine.

05-17-2007, 02:55 AM	#6
redmaro walbro fp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 432	I wouldnt spray it on the electronic parts, for pretty obvious reasons. __________________ MK3, Auto, Turbo.

05-17-2007, 05:28 AM	#8
Kuban 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 174	yea i got a little on my block when i did my eninge swap and it litterally started to strip the high temp paint off the block lol. __________________ -868 Miles on new jasper engine -All hard pipes -0.57 trim ct-26 -greddy type S -greddy profec b -apexi ride high 7 way adjustables -eibach springs -slotted rotors -mkIV TT rims (front)245/45/17 (rear)285/40/17 -targa -greddy turbo timer -egr eliminated -3" turbo back, no cat, no resonator, Apexi N1 back. -n/a cams Theres others ill think of later.

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05-17-2007, 01:11 AM	#2
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	pb blaster. at auto stores and wal-mart.

05-17-2007, 01:47 AM	#3
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Brake cleaner works better than PB. It also dries alot faster than PB. PB actually leaves a residue that will burn off if the part that you sprayed with it gets hot. Most grease will just disappear if you hit it with brake cleaner. PB is used as a penetrant and rust inhibitor, its not known for its cleaning ability, although it does work but smells like ass and doesn't evaporate in seconds like brake cleaner.

05-17-2007, 01:53 AM	#4
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I think the ass smell helps it work better, and it doesn't wash out of clothes.

05-17-2007, 02:36 AM	#5
D_Train 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 214	What can i get the brake cleaner on as far as engine parts? Like, if I just go wild and spray it on everything and start wiping will i hurt anything? obviously i'll use some discrection (sp?) but you know...

05-17-2007, 05:03 AM	#7
Bman86.5 Stock Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Tonawanda Posts: 13	with the brake cleaner (tetrachlorethene) it will take a layer of paint or more so make sure you have degreaser and some water to wash it off, so u don't take more paint off than u want. other than that make sure ur clean and careful not to get it on the outerpaint or it could cause paint and clearcoat damage

05-17-2007, 09:08 AM	#9
gttwinturbomk3 Stock Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3	I have always used engine degreaser but not cheap stuff as it is not anywhere near as effective. But i also steam clean engine with hot water and plenty of pressure and it comes up like new again.

05-17-2007, 12:13 PM	#10
D_Train 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 214	where would you do it then? the ground is going to get messy regardless of where you do it.