karlak
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 06:12 PM |
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Cleaning aluminium engine covers
Any idea how to clean the Duratec engine?
The ally has pitted somewhat and is just a bit grubby. I have cleaned all the old oil and grime off with Gunk, but it still looks dirty and old. Any
hints / tips on how to bring it up a bit.
I am not stripping the engine, so dunking in a big bucket of something is not going to happen. Just me, a brush and hopefully some magic chemical
cleaner.
I have tried WD40, Gunk, Brake cleaner, Iso-clene and fairy liquid. Oh and a bit of baking powder..
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 06:16 PM |
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I'd cover it in Gunk and leave overnight, then jetwash. It should be ok as long as you dont concentrate the jet on the gaskets, seals or ports.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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austin man
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 06:17 PM |
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blast it with soda powder and repaint
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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britishtrident
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 06:42 PM |
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Alkalis solutions on aluminium alloys isn't good idea but you could acid clean it ---- marinade it in a solution made from boiled up
rhubarb leaves (Oxalic acid) or Naval Jelly (phosphoric acid).
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 07:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Naval Jelly (phosphoric acid).
We could probably muscle up some belly button fluff between us all....
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 07:11 PM |
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How about aluminium cleaner? Made for the job
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big_wasa
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 07:16 PM |
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We have a strong alloy acid cleaner at work. Its nasty but works very well.
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 08:59 PM |
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Waist of time, it will go white and fluffy pretty quickly after cleaning as soon as is sees some damp.
Been there done that!!
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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britishtrident
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 09:17 PM |
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Quickspray with a 2K lacquer aerosol after cleaning.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Trollyjack
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 09:34 PM |
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How a bout Vapour blasting
Try this link
http://www.vapour-blasting.co.uk/before-after.htm
TrollyJack
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