Powerwashing around valvecovers
#1
Powerwashing around valvecovers
Could this do any damage to the gaskets? Just wondering cause I wanted to blast off the nasty grease and oil that is sloooowly making its way down the head to the headers. Figured a good powerwashing should get off all the built up gunk and end the ocassional burning oil smell. I was also planning on blasting around the plenium gasket because I see some oil marks on the intake plenium around the gasket. Thanks for you help guys.
#6
I used 2 cans of Engine Brite (blue and orange can) when I bought the car and since then only need clean dust and dirt from time to time. Follow the directions and use a toothbrush or some steel wool pads. Pay attention if the directions specify to have the engine warm or cold.
#17
Anyone evey use the Black Magic engine cleaner??
#18
I know it is leaking, but I wanted to save this repair still the spring when it isn't <30 degrees outside. I dont have access to a garage for the repair. I purchased a can of Gunk Foaming Engine Degreaser and a can of Black Magic 2 in 1 Engine Shine.
Anyone evey use the Black Magic engine cleaner??
Anyone evey use the Black Magic engine cleaner??
#20
Before and After pics of the intake plenium
Thought I would follow-up with some pics. Only had enough daylight to get pics of the intake plenium. Amazing before and after pics, sorry for the blurriness it was almost dark.
Before.....
After......
I used the Black Magic brand engine cleaner. Drove the car all afternoon, parked it in the driveway, sprayed Black Magic all over engine and scrubbed intake plenium and valve cover with toilet bowl brush, let sit for 10 minutes. Rinsed with hose and voila, clean engine bay. pics speak for themselves.
Thanks for the all the advice guys.
Before.....
After......
I used the Black Magic brand engine cleaner. Drove the car all afternoon, parked it in the driveway, sprayed Black Magic all over engine and scrubbed intake plenium and valve cover with toilet bowl brush, let sit for 10 minutes. Rinsed with hose and voila, clean engine bay. pics speak for themselves.
Thanks for the all the advice guys.
#22
Thanks Lou I plan on it, new gasket is in the trunk along with the valve cover gasket. Any thought on how to replace that thang? I thought it would be as easy as removing those 4 bolts visible in the picture, but once I did the plenium would not budge. For some reason the search tool on the forum is not working for me so if you come across a link please post so I can do this repair. Thanks Lou
#24
Maxx, I think that would depend on how clean you want it. I think it would be a PITA to take the whole plenum out just to clean it when it can be done while on the car just like I did. Although, if you need to replace your plenum gasket you might as well take the whole shibang out and clean the plenum and replace the gasket at the same time.
#26
Thanks Lou I plan on it, new gasket is in the trunk along with the valve cover gasket. Any thought on how to replace that thang? I thought it would be as easy as removing those 4 bolts visible in the picture, but once I did the plenium would not budge. For some reason the search tool on the forum is not working for me so if you come across a link please post so I can do this repair. Thanks Lou
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