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Originally Posted by 917_Langheck
They charge you for both the time, and materials (every can, at market+) to clean parts.
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After some looking, I'm not seeing anyone local advertising parts cleaning online. Maybe that's not an official service any more?
I can use the pressure washer and Simplegreen for a first pass, then my bucket and some solvent and brush.
In general, what's the rule for how to clean and keep parts safe? My tentative plan based on reading so far:
1) Aluminum parts can be cleaned with detergent and solvents. If not sealed/treated afterwards they may anodize, but that is purely cosmetic.
2) Steel parts can be cleaned as well, although anything that strips the oil will leave them vulnerable to rust. Lightly coat in oil afterwards. Or maybe something else?
3) Be very gentle with surfaces that mate to other surfaces to avoid oil leaks.
4) Be cautious about any brush bristles or grime or other foreign objects getting stuck inside.
Some parts are going to be rebuilt, and the costs generally already include the shop cleaning. This includes:
1) Refinishing Heads
2) Refinishing and flushing Cam Towers
3) Flushing and test the oil cooler