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  1. 06-05-2011, 10:24 AM #1
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    Pressure washing your engine

    Is it okay to pressure wash your engine? The engine is on a stand and about to be rebuilt. I want to knock as much of the road dirt and filth off of it before it's rebuilt. Is it okay to pressure wash it? My fear is either damaging the components with water or with the pressure itself.

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    Plastic paint scraper, solvent and a brush.........
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    A little trick my boss' mechanics taught me was blasting the engine with brake cleaning with a brush and a bunch of rags. Use some latex gloves as well, and plan to get oily, gritty, and downright nasty. At least 1 bar of Lava
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    I use an el'cheapo pressure pot hooked up to my compressor and spray mineral spirits. Get 5 gallons from Sherwin Williams Lots faster than by hand and does a very good job of removing years of grung. Just place an oil drip pan under the motor and wear a respirator. Face shield is also nice just to keep the crap out of your eyes.
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