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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Hi all

I've bought a 2ltr zetec lump and before fitting it I'm going to strip it down clean it and paint it.

My question is what's the best thing to use to clean a engine all parts ect il obviously use a degreaser but just wondering if any of you guys had hints or tips ?

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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Wheel acid will get most the gunk off.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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This stuff is the fucking nuts bud.....http://www.tooled-up.com/product/loc...FQ7KtAodRW4Ajg
Loctite 7063 spray (green can)
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Use G101 it non caustic and won't harm anything and is miles better than wheel cleaner ... Which shouldn't be used under bonnet... And gunk that takes the grease out of bearings and tries belts etc out .
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Hi guys

Sorry haven't replied totally forgot I put this up!

I've got both wheel acid and g101 loads of the stuff from when I used todo valeting didn't think to use that! Il just use the g101 neat to start with see if that'll bring it up nice.

Doga il also get some of that too cheers

Just waiting till I get home from working away to get stuck into it!

Boosted Zetec escort sleeper FTW Y0!!

Andy
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