Re: Cleaning engine?

[jtrealty@xxxx]

I have two different things you can use both of which I personally 
have tried so I can say they work! The first and more expensive is 
GUNK. In the States it is in any large auto store. The second and my 
personal favorite is any cheap brand of oven cleaner. It will work 
just as well as Gunk and is much cheaper and even smells better. Both 
are dangerous to skin and eyes and you must flush with plenty of 
water. In some areas the residue is considered hazardous waste and 
must be disposed of properly. Both will remove light grease and oil. 
If it is a heavy build-up use a putty knife then spray with the 
cleaner and wait a couple of minuetes then use a stiff brush before 
rinsing off. The aluminum will brighten up nicely. Make sure to 
thoughly rinse off all traces of cleaner and don't get it on yourself. 
If you have access to one, a steam cleaner with a brightener for 
aluminum will do the job more professionaly especially if you have a 
lot of very dirty parts. Look in the phone book for someone who cleans 
the filters for the ovens for restaurants, they will go to the job and 
do it right in the spot. Another place would be to go to a 
transmission shop, many have large parts washers where they put a 
whole transmission case into like a giant dishwasher. Buy the guys 
lunch and they will clean everything in sight!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "ian" <ian@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi DMLers,
> 
> I'm switching engines in my right-hand-drive DeLorean, using the 28k 
mile
> unit from my parts-DMC. Has anyone any recommendations for cleanig 
the
> aluminium engine block to get her sparkling again!
> 
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> 
> Cheers, IAN
> ***************