Gunk engine cleaning

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I just picked this stuff up after using simple green automotive engine cleaner. I wanted to try something new, well it still kind of cold so the hose is off. Can I spray the gunk and then use a steam cleaner to clean it off or should I just use a steam cleaner to clean engine? I dont have a hose right now to wet engine down. What can I do?
 
I almost never use a hose. I spray the cleaner on a cheap MF towel and wipe the engine by hand. Then wipe it down again with a dry MF. If you really want to be thorough, you can wipe it down with a MF towel dampened with water before drying, to act as a "rinse" step.
 
Isnt a steam cleaner good to spray it down and get the dirt off? How could I spray on MF towel and get in tight spots, I want the whole engine not just the top, like underneath and around in corners you know. A towel wiping everything I dont think will hit everywhere.
 
Yeah, getting in the nooks and crannies is a pain.



If you spray the Gunk stuff on to where it'll get everywhere, I'd do a very thorough rinsing.



I was steaming some stuff in the engine compartment of the '84 RX-7 yesterday, and there was a definite limit to what it could do. It works OK on regular grease and dirt, but baked-on stuff just didn't budge until I got some solvent on it. Sometimes you just need a chemical. I dunno how well the steamer would work for a rinse...and I'd be a little careful about protecting yourself as the combo of pressure, steam, and the Gunk might not be the friendliest stuff.



I always end up using a bunch of brushes and a zillion swabs, but these are engine compartments where I don't want to be spraying a lot of water for one reason or another. When I'm not worried about the water I'll just soak stuff with the engine cleaner, let it dwell, and hose it off. Though I really oughta use the pressure washer for some of these jobs...I use the steamer more for limited areas where I can get right at the area in question.
 
Accumulator said:
Yeah, getting in the nooks and crannies is a pain.



If you spray the Gunk stuff on to where it'll get everywhere, I'd do a very thorough rinsing.



I was steaming some stuff in the engine compartment of the '84 RX-7 yesterday, and there was a definite limit to what it could do. It works OK on regular grease and dirt, but baked-on stuff just didn't budge until I got some solvent on it. Sometimes you just need a chemical. I dunno how well the steamer would work for a rinse...and I'd be a little careful about protecting yourself as the combo of pressure, steam, and the Gunk might not be the friendliest stuff.



I always end up using a bunch of brushes and a zillion swabs, but these are engine compartments where I don't want to be spraying a lot of water for one reason or another. When I'm not worried about the water I'll just soak stuff with the engine cleaner, let it dwell, and hose it off. Though I really oughta use the pressure washer for some of these jobs...I use the steamer more for limited areas where I can get right at the area in question.
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Well you answered my questions, I dont know if I should try and spray the gunk and then steam clean it. I rather have pure water and rinse it. Im going to just steam clean it try right now see how it comes out. :)
 
Yeah, good idea. The steaming will at least let you know what [stuff] is gonna take some extra effort. Have plenty of towels handy, especially if it's cold (talk about condensation!).
 
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