Cleaning Engine Parts

[tokendog]

I kind of posted about this before, but it was not the topic of the post, so I am reposting it. I searched but could not find any thing regarding this.

I am in the process of having my head cleaned up and checked for warpage (appears there was none afterall), but I have a good bit of engine parts lying around while I wait for parts to come in, get finished, etc. and I am wondering what could I use to clean the oil and grime off of these parts?

Things I am referring to are: Intake manifold, hose pipes, IACV, the top of the block, the piston tops, etc.

What do you guys use/recommend and what process do you recommend?

Thanks!

[AZhitman]

Buy a gallon jug of Purple Power and a Rubbermaid bucket.

Combnie Purple Power and parts in bucket.

Let sit overnight.

Rinse well.

Be amazed.

[Hijacker]

For smaller items, I use small buckets of cold carb dip. Gunk has a formula that works well and can be bought for like 15 bucks. It's a small bucket, though, so don't expect to be able to drop anything more than a few engine internals at a time in it.

Purple power, mean green, and a few other assorted cleaners are great. Just make sure you buy a stiff bristle brush so you can scrub the dirt off. I also recommend following that up with a self etching primer and some engine enamel if you want something that looks absolutely clean.

[Tulsa_S-13]

My cleaning process usually goes like this:

1. Parts are cleaned in solvent tank.2. Parts go into bead blasting booth3. Parts are painted.

I did a lot of this when I had my Corvair. Luckily on my S13 I've been able to usually clean the parts with Gunk cleaner and they come out looking great without the need to paint them.

[duffman1278]

If you can get access to have your parts bead blasted, DEFINITELY do it the parts will come out like brand new. But paint them, or else some parts will rust after a few days.

[tokendog]

Buy a gallon jug of Purple Power and a Rubbermaid bucket.

Combnie Purple Power and parts in bucket.

Let sit overnight.

Rinse well.

Be amazed.

Doesn't Purple Power damage aluminum? I have an SR20 so most of the parts are aluminum, right? Just curious. Thanks.
Modified by tokendog at 11:03 AM 3/27/2008

[positron1]

If you can't hot tank 'em then the next best thing is soaking and scrubbing with Mean Green.Mean Green.Before.After.Before and after.Before.After.Before.After.