Hey guys,
As I am taking apart the 3l I am looking forward to putting in all these new parts, however the motor is dirrrrty (oil stains, oxidation, etc.). How do you recomend I clean it?
While i have the block and head separated, and generally degreased is it safe to have it blasted with (plastic beads, or walnut shells). would i have to watch out for scoring the mating surfaces or material becoming lodged in small crevices? should i just use a scoth brite pad and some comet?
A while back i thought I could power wash a transaxle into looking like new, but that was not the case. How do they do it?!
Any help is greatly appreciated,
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What I did with my 12V was to:
Scrape of all loose gunk
Soak it in degreaser (or kerosene) and leave it overnight (brush it on)
Then use a compressed air wash off gun with water soluble degreaser
Then hose it off with water
I used a steam cleaner on my TA which worked quite well.
I don't like sand blasting because it goes porous and gets dirty quicker, but I don't know what bead blasting is like.
I wouldn't bother with polishing either, may look good for a week but you might regret it after you try keeping it looking shiny. I don't know what you're trying to do with your car though.
Horses for courses,
Scott
Scrape of all loose gunk
Soak it in degreaser (or kerosene) and leave it overnight (brush it on)
Then use a compressed air wash off gun with water soluble degreaser
Then hose it off with water
I used a steam cleaner on my TA which worked quite well.
I don't like sand blasting because it goes porous and gets dirty quicker, but I don't know what bead blasting is like.
I wouldn't bother with polishing either, may look good for a week but you might regret it after you try keeping it looking shiny. I don't know what you're trying to do with your car though.
Horses for courses,
Scott