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inlet manifold
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:00 pm
by norrie499
Hi All
I've recently acquired an inlet manifold and was wondering if there are any tricks or dodges for cleaning them out or is it just a case of paint brush and plenty of gunk
Re: inlet manifold
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:20 pm
by steve_earwig
Is it plastic? I don't suppose you want to set light to it really... Know anyone with a hot pressure washer? Otherwise it's out with the Gunk and a toothbrush time
Re: inlet manifold
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:49 pm
by norrie499
Hi Steve
No it's the ally one off a 2tr hdi the last time i did one it took nearly a week to get my hands clean,i suppose I'll
have go to the local poundshop for some marigolds
Re: inlet manifold
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:16 pm
by keppler
norrie499 wrote:Hi Steve
No it's the ally one off a 2tr hdi the last time i did one it took nearly a week to get my hands clean,i suppose I'll
have go to the local poundshop for some marigolds
hi norrie499
Last Time I did mine I immersed the manifold in a 50/50 diesel/petrol mix for 10 minutes and then just used one of those brushes for cleaning out a baby's bottle. Damn thing was sparkling after a light scrubbing
I've been told by a mechanic buddy of mine that oven cleaner is very good but to be honest, I cant imagine a way of doing it without working up a mess.
Re: inlet manifold
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:30 pm
by madmadmax
oven cleaner is caustic and will melt the ally
Re: inlet manifold
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:34 pm
by jasper5
Brake cleaner.
Re: inlet manifold
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:38 pm
by keppler
madmadmax wrote:oven cleaner is caustic and will melt the ally
Oops didnt realise that. yeah maybe not such a good idea with the oven cleaner so
