04-03-03, 11:51
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Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Missouri, the Show-Me-Hate state Posts: 2,484 | Engine Cleaning?
Spring is here, and I'm getting ready for serious engine cleaning -- on the white '75 Jag XJ6C which is in pretty good shape, and on the '93 Benz and white '75 Jag which have never had Autopian-quality attention. I've done a fair bit of reading here about engine cleaners, but am curious to see what has worked for other Autopians. I'm sure I have not listed all the "favorites" here, so please feel free to click "Other" and explain what's your favorite.
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04-04-03, 12:14
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Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tewkesbury, Glos, UK Posts: 2,514 | mines Autoglym engine bay cleaner just cos i can easily get it here in the UK. | |
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04-04-03, 02:10
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Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,151 | Meg or 3M APC+
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04-08-03, 10:11
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OK, ya sold me. I've ordered EFHI, Meguiar's APC+, and (just because David's selling it) EF Citrus Engine Degreaser. Now I have two weekends to test and compare. Next stop: Indianapolis Jaguar Concours (April 26). 
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'75 Jaguar XJ6C, red
'93 champagne Mercedes-Benz 190E, '70 VW red Kharmann Ghia
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04-12-03, 02:50
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04-13-03, 08:04
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Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 20,437 | Lynn- Didn't notice the poll until now  . The last time I cleaned up something grungy, I used Griot's Engine Cleaner. I think it's like your EF Citrus. And if you haven't used it before, you'll like the EFHI- good all-purpose cleaner. I WOULD, however, be a little careful about letting any of these cleaners sit for long on polished stuff like your valve cover. I've never had a problem, but still..
Once you get it nice, I imagine you'll primarily use solvents on the white coupe, stuff like 3M adhesive remover, Wurth Cleans-All, rubbing alcohol, etc. I usually just use those if regular car wash solution won't cut it.
Stock up on LOTS of different swabs and brushes!
Having just cleaned up the worst of the XJS's engine bay mess (just well enough that my mechanic won't get filthy while poking around in there), I envy you your 6-cylinder for a number of reasons. | |
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04-14-03, 12:16
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Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Missouri, the Show-Me-Hate state Posts: 2,484 | Solvents??? I don't know about this. What for? I'm all Jag-ears.
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11-05-06, 10:46
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Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westville,IL Posts: 437 | I've using Poorboys APC diluted 3 to 1 for engine cleaning. 1 to 1 when they are really bad. | |
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11-05-06, 11:17
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Originally Posted by Lynn Solvents??? I don't know about this. What for? I'm all Jag-ears. | If you've got any oily grime, a bit of kerosene on a rag will clean it up very easily. It's safe on all the metal and painted parts, but not all plastics.
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10-06-08, 06:32
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Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 245 | Re: Engine Cleaning?
How do you guys know what to cover up when blasting out the engine bay? I know almost nothing when it comes to under the hood, so I've been hesistant to power wash out the engine bay after soaking it in degreaser. | |
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10-06-08, 08:33
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,054 | Re: Engine Cleaning?
Surf City Grime Destroyer & P21s TAW are my favorite engine cleaners | |
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10-06-08, 08:33
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 845 | Re: Engine Cleaning?
P21S works well for me.
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