clean trans...

[steve rush]

Got a used trans that has some engine fire sludge and my usual using the wife's Tide
isn't getting it...any suggestions that won't etch case
thanks

[Joe Bob]

Purple Stuff sold at Auto Zone, mixes with water.....cheap but good. Used it on my engine trans. Get a couple of stiff bristle brushes, spray bottles and read the instructions......the mix will likely kill the sprayers.

[Ferrino]

I recommend careful use of a pressure washer with the mentioned degreaser. Mine came out looking almost new!

[steve rush]

Joe and Fer, I'm on the way to auto zone
tks steve

[tobluforu]

If mag, finish with gibbs.

[steve rush]

...knew a gall named Ronda Gibbs. ...what is the gibb finish?
..for in the trans..fluid...or coat the outside?

[javadog]

Some of the purple cleaners should not be used on aluminum or magnesium. I'd start with kerosene. Gibbs goes on the outside of mag cases. It's not what Porsche used but it is easier to find.

JR

[kodioneill]

+1^ kerosene and a parts brush , wire brush, safety glasses and a big aluminum foil baking pan.

[allaircooled]

This is good to know, I think I would have just used whatever de-greaser I had in the garage for my engine and tranny cleaning I will be doing. What exactly will some of the purple cleaners do to aluminum/magnesium?

[wayner]

Check out some of the Youtube videos where they had stuff cleaned with CO2 or ice blasting.

I may do that

[javadog]

Originally Posted by allaircooled

What exactly will some of the purple cleaners do to aluminum/magnesium?

Eat it.

JR

[allaircooled]

Originally Posted by javadog

Eat it.

JR

lol Well I guess that's not good!

[porsche930dude]

yup i use kerosene in a spray bottle with a brush and regular blasts with a hose.

[oliver88]

Aircraft Extreme Simple Green...nothing better and kind to aluminum and paint.

[allaircooled]

Originally Posted by oliver88

Aircraft Extreme Simple Green...nothing better and kind to aluminum and paint.

Just looked that stuff up because I never heard of it and wow, it's expensive!

edit: Ok nevermind, I was looking at the per case price. I was scared for a minute.

[steve rush]

....green it is, I'll use the purple on the tractor or mower
thanks ...want to split the 50 gallon drum? :-)

[lgb240]

Dawn dish washing soap and a scrub brush. Buy both at the dollar store. Best couple of bucks you will ever spend.

[4flyboy]

Originally Posted by lgb240

Dawn dish washing soap and a scrub brush. Buy both at the dollar store. Best couple of bucks you will ever spend.

Now that's interesting.....natural grease cutter and cheap.....hmmmm

Must find a vastly more expensive option for the P-car..S