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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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I spent over $300 at the local engine rebuilders, having parts cleaned last year
It's pretty easy to spend $2-300 on a run of the mill parts washer. If I could DIY ghetto-fab something like what tom has, I'd be way happier. I've torn apart 6 vw diesel engines this year, and have another 4 hidden away so Mrs Notfarnow doesn't get all mad at me again. I'd LOVE to have a handy parts cleaner like this, so I could sell the parts without having to PAY to have them cleaned first. Space is an issue, but if I made something myself, I could probably get it to roll under my workbench
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12-15-2008, 08:41 AM
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I'm using the Harbor Freight water-based cleaner. It doesn't give off much in the way of fumes, and I don't think it's flammable.
My first experiments with air agitation were interesting. It's basically 1/2" copper tubing connected to an air line with a 1/2" ball valve for regulation. I have a bunch of 1/16" holes drilled in the tubing at somewhat random intervals. The first test was hilarious: I dunked the manifold into the solution, and just opened the valve - the resulting explosion drenched everything within 10' with dirty parts cleaner. The next version will use a proper air regulator. Aside from the mess, when I get the pressure dialed in, it churns the solution nicely. I drilled the holes into the top of the tubing; next time I'll try drilling on the sides instead. I haven't yet tested the cleaning effectiveness of the air agitation.
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