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Parts cleaning
My 2.4 911 E engine is in a zillion pieces in my garage. Parts should be arriving soon and the re-assembly process to begin. I am replacing a piston, all rings, heads rebuilt, chains, ramps etc. Just not splitting the case.
The pics I see of others doing similar rebuilds all look pristine. Mine is nearly as grimy as when I took it apart. For the shade tree mechanic, what is the recommended method, products and tools for cleaning parts both big and small. Many Thanks! Chris 73 911 E |
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09-17-2010, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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I would say, bar none, use just plain ole mineral spirits.... take a look at my rebuild post... of cousre, I hand polished mine...but it started by just using mineral spirits.. followed by a wash in dawn detergent and water.... dryed throughly after that... then a light coat of assy lube on the bearing surfaces, etc....
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Brad...930 gt-1 racecar, increased displacement to 3.6L, JB racing Cylinders, JE 8 to1 pistons, stroked crank, Carrillo rods, extrudehoned 3.2L intake, full bay Bell I/C, GT-2 EVO cams, Rarly8 headers, GTX-3584RS turbo, twin plug, P&P heads, Link G4 EFi system, G-50/50 with LTD slip and oil squirters/oil cooler, zork tube, full race coilover system, with carbon fiber body, full cage, E-85 sippin drunk |
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09-17-2010, 08:50 AM
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Where do I get mineral spirits. Advanced Auto?
I have been using copious amounts of Gumout carb cleaner. |
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09-17-2010, 09:04 AM
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home depot, lowes, and hardware store.... I live kinda close to a distribution center for an oil company.. I drove over there and brought with me a 5 gallon container.... it was about $2.50 a gallon... very cheap.... it will be close to $10 bucks a gallon at any of the above places..... but you wont use much more than that.. I was filling up my 30 gallon parts cleaning tank, so I bought more....
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Brad...930 gt-1 racecar, increased displacement to 3.6L, JB racing Cylinders, JE 8 to1 pistons, stroked crank, Carrillo rods, extrudehoned 3.2L intake, full bay Bell I/C, GT-2 EVO cams, Rarly8 headers, GTX-3584RS turbo, twin plug, P&P heads, Link G4 EFi system, G-50/50 with LTD slip and oil squirters/oil cooler, zork tube, full race coilover system, with carbon fiber body, full cage, E-85 sippin drunk |
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09-17-2010, 09:09 AM
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turbobrat930, I live in Atlanta and have been paying $6.00 per gallon from the paint store. Where did you find MS for $2.50? I would like to know for the next time I have to drain my parts cleaner.
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09-20-2010, 12:08 AM
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Back to oil stain part like Heat Exchanger I use this (safe on all metal) see the before and after pics at http://forums.pelicanparts.com/cleaning-detailing-polishing/550748-best-cleaner-bar-none.html 
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Who Will Live... Will See  83 911 Production Cab #10, Slightly Modified: Unslanted, 3.2, PMO EFI, TECgt, CE 911 CAM Sync / Pulley / Wires, SSI, Dansk Sport 2/2, 17" Euromeister, CKO GT3 Seats, Going SOK Super Charger |
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Here I am again with my WD-40 (No I do not sell this product).
 WD-40 is an amazing cleaner on serious oil build-up. It seems to blend with the existing oil on your parts and allows you to easily rub it off with a simple shop towel. Very little scrubbing compared to the other stuff I tried. Eric J.
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09-21-2010, 02:47 PM
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