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Slimpickins 10-10-2015 11:30 AM

Valve cover cleaning
 
Just removed the valve covers while doing a valve adjustment. The cover s are really dirty and greasy. I was going to clean with Simple Green but I don't think this is the safest on aluminum. Any suggestions?

dan88911 10-10-2015 12:15 PM

Here is a post in which a member used some dish washing liquid with simple green. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/850759-excellent-part-cleaner.html

964TargaC2 10-10-2015 01:46 PM

Dawn Original DIsh Washing Liquid and a soft brush

kojo911 10-10-2015 05:19 PM

Dawn blue Dawn-Dish.com - Home Page

sugarwood 10-10-2015 05:22 PM

What would happen if you used brake cleaner?

kojo911 10-10-2015 05:26 PM

you'd use a lot of brake cleaner, it smells bad, it can't be all that great for the environment and you inevitably end up breathing the stuff. Flip side is it's probably pretty effective and fast.

porsche930dude 10-10-2015 05:28 PM

I usually use kerosene in a spray bottle and finish up with dish soap. its cheaper then off the shelf cleaners

JJ 911SC 10-10-2015 07:15 PM

Bar none...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/cleaning-detailing-polishing/550748-best-cleaner-bar-none.html#post5772879

michael lang 10-11-2015 12:57 AM

there are so many things you could use. during my rebuild, I used, mineral spirits, brake parts cleaner, simple green...hell, I even put parts in my dishwasher. my wife thought I was nuts but she knows what she bought into.

pkabush 10-11-2015 06:25 PM

Purple Power works really well and it's cheap. I just bought 2.5 gal. at Autozone for like $15 I think the fivers are $25


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